CompensationSep 28, 2018
Ciscodadb84

How to improve TC by moving internally within Cisco?

I am looking for my next opportunity and I am thinking maybe it would be better if I move to other team. Will they increase my compensation if I move to next grade? Will I be able to negotiate? Current Grade: 6

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Cisco testID Sep 28, 2018

No

Cisco !!Dwight2 Sep 28, 2018

Yes.

Amazon %¥^gy€¢£® Sep 28, 2018

What's ur TC?

Cisco dadb84 OP Sep 28, 2018

100k

Amazon %¥^gy€¢£® Sep 28, 2018

Move out. U will at least get $150+k

Cisco Proximus Sep 28, 2018

I've seen it happening. You have to explicitly ask for it. If the team needs you bad, they would bump up your TC

Cisco !!Dwight2 Sep 28, 2018

Thats true. Depends on how badly they need.

Cisco pURY21 Sep 29, 2018

Even if the team wants you, a compensation manager will come in from HR and (generally) undercut your ask. They will tell you it would not be equitable to pay you more. I have a working theory, that more than just performance and YOE is being judged in this case. While I only have a couple data points, it appears that Diversity on your team does become a factor in your overall pay.

Veritas hnm Sep 28, 2018

What's your TC now?

Cisco dadb84 OP Sep 28, 2018

100k 2.5 yoe

Veritas hnm Sep 28, 2018

San Jose? You need to move on if that's the case. I know G6 at Cisco making close to 130K.

Cisco Hnay279 Sep 28, 2018

you can't. register on leetcode. go to another company.

Cisco !!Dwight2 Sep 28, 2018

You can. But i would suggest him to go with your solution

Cisco hellocisco Sep 28, 2018

I’m in the same boat lol

Cisco pnUt30 Sep 29, 2018

At cisco, internal moves have got to be lateral per HR, that means grade not comp. You can talk to the new manager to see that they are willing to take your comp up soon after the move. They can also promote you after the move obviously.

Cisco HGdh67 Sep 29, 2018

Please move out if you can! You will make much more. 100k is very low and even if you move to the next grade, the hike won't be more than 2-4%! And grade 8 is even horrible since you cannot file over time hours, but you are expected to work more.

Cisco ijGA87 Oct 4, 2018

Yes, you can, but it will be a low increase unless you move up a grade to get your bonus % up. G6 at $100k is ok, I would try to transfer internally, but have some backups and negotiate. hard ball Cisco with the number you want. Be prepared to walk if you don't get it. They will likely talk with your previous manager about your performance too