How much does your current level matter when you move?
I am L4 at Uber right now and wondering if I should wait until I get L5 before looking for opportunities. What do you guys think? I will probably move to a public company like FANG or late-stage private companies like AirBnB.
Pay depends on level most times. Also, promotions at new job doesn't come easily. If you are positive of getting a promotion stay and move later on.
It won't help your external leveling, but your presumably higher post promo comp will help get some negotiating leverage on that side. But 3 months may also be a long time to wait if the "right" thing comes along sooner
Do companies negotiate versus your current comp? Esp if you are paid significantly above what you might expect from your current YOE?
Well you asked for it 😅 My base dropped 😰 https://us.teamblind.com/s/zYBkQuDe
Companies look at your YOE and current comp. Even you are at L5 if you probably will be given a high L4 or Low to medium comp on L5
In the same boat, wait until L5. Uber is pretty conservative with leveling compared to the market (imo) so you will be much more likely to land a job after hitting senior.
Not half as conservative as Google is :(
Lol. Uber is horribly generous with levelling.