CompensationAug 7, 2018

Indeed vs Wayfair offer

Indeed - Business Intelligence Analyst role (Austin location). Wayfair - Strategy & Analytics Manager role(Boston location). YOE: 7.5 TC is almost same for both(high 140s) but Wayfair’s is in Boston which is more expensive than Austin. I was really impressed by Indeed’s work environment and the team. Also, Indeed has better perks than Wayfair. However, Wayfair’s is a Manager role (with 2 direct reports initially). Which one would you chose? Any pros or cons of either company? Please share your thoughts in comments. I am looking for suggestions in terms of future growth potential, work-life balance, comp/benefits comparison.

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Homeaway floo Aug 7, 2018

How many YOE do you have

Capital One VoLd3 OP Aug 7, 2018

7.5

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Tcoe Aug 7, 2018

Was interviewing for wayfair, looked at their Glassdoor reviews, backed out.

Capital One VoLd3 OP Aug 7, 2018

Which role were you interviewing for? Their comp is definitely much lower than the competition.

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Tcoe Aug 8, 2018

PM. I don’t even remember what their TC was (think it was a bit under but they’re located in Boston instead of sf) but reviews made it seem like a shitty amazon

Wayfair dXyq6 Aug 7, 2018

Is it L3 or L4?

Capital One VoLd3 OP Aug 7, 2018

L3. Is the TC good for L3 Level or should I ask for more? Also, do they give L4 Level at 7 YOE?

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zq6528! Aug 7, 2018

Indeed ... Wayfair is no comparison. Indeed folks are super smart. 140k+ in Austin is wayyy higher than 140k+ in Boston. To be fair, you really are only betting on Wayfair stock climbing like crazy in the next 5-6yrs and that'll average your Wayfair annual TC at a higher level. But then that's a bet you are making. There is sufficient room for the stock to grow, but Amazon and Home Depot will pump in big bucks to steal market share. If you are willing to bet, go for it.

Capital One VoLd3 OP Aug 7, 2018

Fair enough. Wayfair’s role is a Manager role though(one level higher than Indeed’s role)

Indeed ngHk11 Aug 7, 2018

Indeed

TripAdvisor owlwise Aug 7, 2018

Do wayfair, get the manager experience, then jump ship.

Wayfair NgXM31 Aug 8, 2018

Indeed

Wayfair NgXM31 Aug 8, 2018

You will regret coming to Wayfair from your first day onwards.

Capital One VoLd3 OP Aug 8, 2018

Any particular reasons?

Wayfair NgXM31 Aug 8, 2018

Politics, unfair compensation and favouritism

Indeed millenialX Aug 8, 2018

Indeed. With the growth, if you want to move into management and have the skills the opportunity will be there.

Wayfair rPrI14 Dec 28, 2018

Where did you pick? I’d have picked Wayfair for Boston opportunity and managerial