Hi all, looking to move to Spacex starlink since my career at Amazon is dead-end. No chance of lateral move to other groups Would you recommend the move ? YoE - 10 yrs, non tech role. infrastructure group Amazon TC - 200k (160k base, 40k RSUs) oregon Spacex TC - 240 k (165k base, 72k stocks, 25k joining) starlink bastrop tx Moving with family so any suggestions on move would be very helpful.
Thanks! Wonder how are internal processes such as approval, procurement CAR etc will be Spacex. The Amazon internal processes are a drag needing unnecessary red tape
Approvals for procurement at SpaceX? LOL - what approvals? No seriously if there’s one thing this company is good at, it’s trying to eliminate red tape and just letting people work. There’s certainly red tape, but significantly less than any other company I’ve worked at.
Processes are a major frustration in any organization. Amazon definitely not the best, extra work load in all projects to get through approvals
Bastrop is 30 miles from Austin. You will have to be committed to the exurban lifestyle. It may be difficult for your partner to find a good job without a very long commute. Not sure about school quality. Kids may grow up with a limited worldview unless you make an effort to travel. That said, your new TC will go a long way there.
Just live on the east side of the city, 25 min commute doesn’t sound so bad to still live close to Austin
Good advice, reverse commute from East Austin looks pretty reasonable. Google Maps says typically 25-40 min.
SpaceX will work you to the bone but at least you’ll enjoy it until Amazon. That stock is also way more valuable in the long run. I’d go for SpaceX.
Thanks! I believe one can carry stock after vest even if it is not IPOed. I get the impression one can but dont understand it fullly. Also, the cashout option is not very clear
Bad WLB is exaggerated, just set boundaries and get your work done. We have annual purchase offers where you can liquidate stock.
Love Elon Musk but I will not work for him.
It is tough working at Musk company. I believe the environment to be less political. It is hard on families when one is job all the time
You’d prefer to have politics at work?
Ofcourse SpaceX
What level is your job role? Currently interviewing for Level 2 role
My hire level is L3
SpaceX