Chasing TC

Unity
angstisme

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Microsoft, Google
angstisme
Sep 25, 2018 16 Comments

People here are obviously obsessed with TC. I took a substantial reduction in TC to work on stuff I love in a much less toxic environment.

Curious if any others have stopped chasing TC; or if not, how much shit you'll put up with in order to put more money in your bank account.

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  • Apple / Eng
    👨🏻‍💻☕️

    Go to company page Apple Eng

    👨🏻‍💻☕️
    I’ve learned a lot on Blind.
    A) If you don’t like your manager, interview.
    B) If you’re low on TC for your YOE, interview.
    C) If you suck at interviews, Leetcode.
    D) If you’re well paid and happy, coast.

    Look at the surveys on hours, lots of Blind people claim to be putting in 30-40 hours a week, and Google usually gets a nod not only for pay and brand but also the opportunity for WLB.

    And sometimes you’re lucky, you’re happy with your career growth and your team, and not actually putting up with any shit, but you post on Blind for the hell of it.

    TC : 215k / 1 YOE
    Sep 25, 2018 7
    • Apple
      Gg56fh

      Go to company page Apple

      Gg56fh
      I get it. You’re in your second year and also factored in stock appreciation. Congrats. I hope you’re kicking ass and making a positive impact.
      Sep 25, 2018
    • Apple / Eng
      👨🏻‍💻☕️

      Go to company page Apple Eng

      👨🏻‍💻☕️
      Thanks! Yeah, I really am enjoying my work and like my team, and I am definitely focused on delivering great results right now, at this point in my career.
      Sep 25, 2018
  • Apple
    GtCI06

    Go to company page Apple

    GtCI06
    Why not both?
    Sep 25, 2018 1
    • Apple
      GtCI06

      Go to company page Apple

      GtCI06
      I get if you want to climb up the ladder there’s more money waiting, but also bullshit to deal with.
      But what about lateral moves. Keep a technical role and grow TC over tima and jumping ship to places you like, with out the need of moving to managerial roles
      Sep 25, 2018
  • Juniper
    Pliny Jr.

    Go to company page Juniper

    Pliny Jr.
    If I'm going to be miserable I might as well get paid. The goal is always to find your happy perch, but it's almost always difficult to attain.
    Sep 25, 2018 0
  • LinkedIn
    nightcretr

    Go to company page LinkedIn

    nightcretr
    I don't really chase TC.I'm fine as long as I am not taking a hit in pay.

    Dealing with dumba$$ managers and dirty politics is part of daily job for techies. What do you mean by toxic anyway?
    Sep 25, 2018 0
  • Unity
    xnzD35

    Go to company page Unity

    xnzD35
    Are you new to Unity? This place is political and deceptive as hell. If you’re okay working through the ridiculousness of this company for passion, go for it, but I most definitely think there’s better out there. A LOT better
    Sep 25, 2018 2