Like many of you, I am in the current unfortunate situation of being forced to RTO or forced to “voluntarily resign” receiving no severance, after initially receiving an offer for a permanent virtual role. Taking advice from this forum, I have decided to say I am moving to a hub to buy more time to evaluate my options. I currently do not live on the East or West coast, and have no desire to move from my current location. My deadline to move and officially start showing up in early 2024. With the current job market being as it is, I am fearful for the timing of my job search with receiving offers and receiving a sizable RSU grant this winter. I am worried that if I apply now and actually receive an offer of similar TC somehow, I am missing out on that RSU vest. However, if I wait too long, I run the risk of running out of time delaying the move to office. On the other end of the spectrum, if I don’t start now, I may be in the situation of not having any remote offers for months at all. Currently, I am grinding leetcode and preparing for interviews while researching companies that I may be interested in that also are remote confirmed friendly. Currently being in Amazon, I’d prefer to try another FAANG or similar, but open to anything that’s interesting and pays well. I’d also prefer to apply for roles for L6, but currently being an L5, I’m not sure how obtainable that is. TLDR; Being forced to return to office, how to time job/recruiter reach out around vesting RSUs considering role must be 100% remote. TC 250, YOE 7, L5
Unfortunately most companies are forcing RTO to some degree.
What’s Snap’s current stance on remote work? Any new hires allowed?
how much do you value the upcoming RSU vest vs ability to continue working remotely? that should answer your question
This is the smart move. Tell them you are working on selling your house and moving. Then finding a new house. Then finding a school for your special needs child. You can drag this on for many months while you are interviewing/finding a new job.
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