How to maximize TC? Google L5 vs Facebook E5 vs Pinterest L5 vs Snap vs Lyft
Based in SF. Offers in hand. Haven’t discussed numbers with any of them yet. What’s the best way to maximize TC?
Ace the interviews and get offers for all of them.
Offers in hand
Let the bidding wars begin! Congrats
Yoe? Will watch out for numbers here. I expect snap to pay highest but do you want to move to LA? Lyft should be second highest (not sure about Pinterest). Facebook next and then Google
Snap has a MV option too. 3 yoe + phd
Negotiate. Similar to bidding war
Is “bidding wars” a reference to an article?
No. You tell one company what other company is offering and use that to get more money. Then use that to renogitaite with first company
Did Facebook and/or google given you a written offer letter or is it simply verbal ?
As in the numbers? Haven’t discussed numbers yet so neither verbal nor written
Got it Yeah , for negotiation and competing offer purpose , you will have to discuss numbers eventually ( may not be right away )
Congrats! I’d probably go G/F for low risk, good TC or Snap/Lyft for higher risk but higher potential TC. Did you study for the interviews?
Wait until you receive all numbers. Then respond to each recruiter letting them know you have multiple competing offers in range x-y and you prefer to close the decision at earliest asking them to present you the best stretch offer they can get. If you appear to be transparent, a wise recuiter will value that.
Besides numbers also pick teams within the companies where you would enjoy work
I think I’ve already made my decision as to which company/team to join. It’s a matter of maximizing TC now
Mind sharing who?
The general strategy is to bid war, assuming 3 rounds to maximize. With the one you're interested in, convey a stretch number that you will absolutely say yes to and make sure that number is high enough. Then if and when they meet it, sign the offer letter.
Are u done with interviews and have offers ?
Yes edited the post