CompensationFeb 6, 2018
Newfoonty

I didn't negotiate my offer from a company in SF and accepted what they offered. Is reneg OK before joining?

They offered me 150k + 20% bonus each year + 80 k RSU for 4 years = 200k total. Companies like Amazon and Google play about $240k total for a similar role. I'm a hardware engineer with 8 years of experience.

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SK hynix Memory Sol Feb 6, 2018

If you can get a better offer just leave, no other offer don't bring it up. It would make you look like a douchbag.

Oracle FartHard Feb 6, 2018

Just ask, else you'll never be giving your best

Apple chipotlefa Feb 6, 2018

Only ask if you another offer, or if you ask be prepared if they withdraw the offer. If you think you can get better jobs , don’t join

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foonty OP Feb 6, 2018

I'll be joining them anyways. I like the role. But this mistake would cost me at least $20k a year. I didn't do the research properly and didn't know about this app.

Airbnb Indo Feb 7, 2018

If you don’t have an offer in hand for 20k more, you’re not being reasonable. Even if people are paid 20k more for the same level at the same company that’s no guarantee that you should have gotten it

Amazon khgvvc Feb 6, 2018

no

Microsoft Distance Feb 6, 2018

Too late. Sorry.

LinkedIn Chickendnr Feb 6, 2018

U r assuming hw engineers get paid similar to sw engineers.

Tesla anon_syed Feb 7, 2018

Lol, yup. I’m an Electrical Engineer, but I work as a SWE because I quickly realized the career potential is greater than in HW

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foonty OP Feb 7, 2018

I know many wireless hardware guys who get paid around $240k total at Google, Amazon and Apple. RSU make the difference. Software definitely pays more than that for sure.

Snapchat 8jkl42 Feb 7, 2018

No. Do not do this. Too late, sorry. Best option is to grit your teeth for 9 months before promo or change companies.

Amazon hwdystrngr Feb 7, 2018

You done fucked up. Take the lesson and apply it next time you interview/are up for promo.

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hiskyliu Feb 7, 2018

Maybe too late, I had similar experience. I accepted MS oral offer. Later I got Oracle BMC and NVIDIA's offers. I then told HR to match. But they refused since I already accepted it orally.