Microsoft - Program Manager 2 offer

Amazon / Mgmt
woofster

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woofster
Mar 1 8 Comments

Hi all,
I have been given a verbal offer for a PM2 role in the Redmond, WA location.

I was initially offered Level 60 and the following package -
Base pay - 137k
Sign on bonus - 20k (split equally between Y1 and Y2)
Sign on stocks - 80k
Stock refresher - 24k

After a negotiation, the following was offered and the recruiter made it a point to mention that this is “the final offer”
Level - 61
Base - 140k
Sign on bonus - 37.5k (split equally between Y1 and Y1)
Sign on stocks - 120k
Stock Refresher - 24k

Can you please let me know if this package is good for the level and microsoft new hires at this level?

Thanks!

YOE - 4
Current TC - 100k

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  • 3k diff in base between 60 and 61? Wtf? I would slap the recruiter
    Mar 1 0
  • Microsoft / Eng
    namashiv🐚

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    namashiv🐚
    Refresher seems high - I think it’s 12k median. So be warned.

    It’s an average offer, you can ask for more but they can say no.

    Two strategies-risk and say this is what it’ll take to sign. Or bring up a competing offer.
    Mar 1 5
    • Amazon / Mgmt
      woofster

      Go to company page Amazon Mgmt

      woofster
      OP
      Apple - base 165k and bonus 40k
      I want to push for more comp in Microsoft because I do not want to move to California lol.

      When i told the recruiter about how the base is low and to try for 14-145, she told me “you make your path and you could easily just get promoted soon” essentially implying to back off. I didn’t want to push her until I have the writter offer letter because I have seen from other’s accounts that recruiters ghost on them.

      How would you suggest I negotiate?
      Mar 2
    • Microsoft / Eng
      namashiv🐚

      Go to company page Microsoft Eng

      namashiv🐚
      Lol i don’t think you have much to negotiate. Unless they offer you L62 - 140 is a reasonable base for 61 and they mostly won’t offer more, stocks are where there aren’t fixed ranges and you can ask her to push upto 150-200k. Also you won’t get promoted to 62 in less than 12-18 mo.
      Mar 2
  • How did you negotiate? Any tips?
    Mar 1 0