Should I join Facebook or LinkedIn for a software engineering internship? At Facebook, I won’t know what team I’ll be on until I start. At LinkedIn, however, my offer is tied to a specific team. I’ve also heard good things about the culture at both companies and like the two companies’ missions but I’m torn between the two. Thoughts?
Facebook.
Facebook. I hate to say it but this is a really stupid question.
The answer is obvious
Absolutely Facebook. I did the same a few years ago, it was great.
Josh?
I don’t know a Josh actually and this is a pretty small company. Lol
Valid question. Objectively speaking, here are some things to consider and base your decision on. Based on first-hand experience and things I've heard through the grapevine 1) Your internship experience will depend on the team you get assigned to. In terms of learning, contributing, and most importantly, getting a return offer. In that respect, it's important to know what you'll be working on and with whom. I'm sure you'll be a competent intern no matter where, but some teams either at FB or LI work on things that are hard to contribute to as an intern. At LI, most interns get a returning offer (~80%). FB's percentage is quite a bit lower. Both are good in that you don't need conversion interviews like Google. 2) Facebook's intern conversion bonus. It's a lot of cash - I hear ~40% is taxed, but that's still a large lump sum for a returning new grad. New grad packages without the bonus are comparable for both FB and LI. 3) Culture hugely depends on the team but I hear FB is more collegial (like being in school, some late nights studying), but LI values WLB (feels more like a typical day job, which some people like). Honestly though, these companies have it so good that you shouldn't really worry and just be ready to learn and contribute :) These are the F and L of the acronym FLAG - both are big reputable companies.
Sigh withholding, not taxes. http://www.biglawinvestor.com/no-supplemental-wage-tax-rate/
I'll make that correction here: withheld. Does that put you in a higher tax bracket? Perhaps someone else could chime in.
Facebook, hands down. Remember that LinkedIn is really Microsoft under the covers.
I would say Facebook as well, but this is hilariously inaccurate. The only Microsoft presence you'll feel at LinkedIn is using Outlook for email, and RSUs are MSFT. Otherwise we maintain our own locations, processes, culture, and brand.
Facebook also uses Outlook :)
I wish I could be happy
This is not even a question
Linkedin is pile of shit. You cannot learn anything there except for office politics.
Facebook. Obviously.