In a weird situation: Startup A: Offer at 135k Startup B: Final interview in a day (also around 135k) Startup C: Phone screen in a week Startup D: Phone screen in a week Amazon SDE 2: Final interview in 2 weeks (data suggests around 200k) I first tried applying to all the big companies in my area but not much luck. After giving up on that I began interviewing at the startups, but then Amazon came through and now I'm in this situation. Honestly, it's my own damn fault because I could have scheduled the startup interviews later and put myself in a better situation. Gotta move forward now. How do I ask Startup A to wait 2 weeks? Or is there absolutely no way that's going to happen? I think I'm ready to walk away if they wont wait but I'm a little uneasy as they're my first choice after Amazon. Current TC: 101k YOE: 3 #offer #negotiate #walkaway
Accept it. You can renegotiate later.
I know its not a popular option, specially among recruiters. But you gotta do what you gotta do.
I'm not sure I understand. Are you saying accept the offer? How would I renegotiate later?
Accept the offer, push start date out 6 weeks after contract signing (say you have a vacation/need a vacation/moving etc) and keep interviewing for jobs. If you get a better offer take the offer!
I'm not that heartless lol I think I'm gonna ask them to wait then be prepared to walk if they wont.
You have to be heartless. It's all business. Think about how fast they would get rid of you if it was for their benefit. This is not a game, this is a war!
Do you. Accept the offer of you can survive to potentially burn the bridge. And only continue to interview at Amazon.
Wait for the Amazon offer to shake out. Honesty is ALWAYS the best policy. Tell all the others that you are interviewing with Amazon. They’ll wait, and you don’t need to “remember” any lie you told them, lol.
Not being willing to wait 2 weeks is a huge red flag for any company. You should ask and be prepared to walk away if they say no.
You can and should also talk to amazon and let them know you have another offer deadline. They might be able to speed up the interview or at least make sure to rush the results after. Bonus is they might give you higher numbers. Just make sure not to tell them the other offe numbers/details. They can’t force you.
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How desperate are you to leave your current employer? If not desperate, ask them to give you some time. If they balk, you have four other options in the pipeline.
Not really desperate so I could continue to interview if none of these work out I guess.