Google has been my dream company so I decided to interview with them even though I've only been with Microsoft less than a year. I'll be forfeiting and need to pay back relocation, signing bonus, stocks. All totalling $130k. Do you think Google will help cover that if I ask? I'm scared to ask. What should I do?
Do you just not want to pay it, or you *cant* pay it? If the latter, how/why did you spend $130k that wasnt fully vested? I could see a few thousand for relocation, but beyond that doesn't make sense. Also, what kind of stocks would you need to pay back? You physically can't sell & spend unvested stock as far as I'm aware.
This post makes no sense
How many LC did you do to make it?
Negotiate sign on with Google to cover costs
Exactly. This is what sign on bonuses are for, covering one time gap in comp and paying back things like claw backs. Tell the recruiter, they'll ask for proof and hopefully cover some or all. 130k seems really high. Relo likely not worth more than 30k, does MS do 100k sign on?
Just remember OP, the recruiters are measured on you accepting your offer. They'll do what they have to to make sure you start working. Relax and be upfront about your timeline. Get your chunk of stock and avoid the fees. Take a few extra weeks between.
Google keeps offers for 1 year. The recruiter will try to pressure you, they always do.
I also got an offer from Google and told them to wait 3.5 months. The recruiter said that the offer from the company will not be rescinded. Worse case the hiring manager wants someone asap, you will just find another team. Keep calm and take the financialy sound decision
How many more months do you have to work at M$ so you don't owe them anything?
3 months.
Make it a year and then leave