Title:) How many months should I ask for preparation? Recruiter is open to have conversation about higher levels, as long as I clear the interviews.
Whats your current TC?
8 YOE and at 62?! Hmm 🤔 I’d prep for at least 6 months
Shoot for L5. 99% chance they downlevel you to L4 though. L4 can still pay 300k TC though.
Most likely L4. 300k TC is out of band in Seattle area but you can still target 260K
Out of band doesnt mean impossible.
Yes, if you have great competing offer then it’s possible.
Hope google is still hiring
You can ask for the whole year to prepare, hiring freeze at G for all practical purposes.
Lol you think it will last that long ?
Hiring freeze is till the economy improves and that could easily be a year