L5 TPM at Amazon. Next career move?

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qTkx81

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qTkx81
Nov 27, 2017 6 Comments

I’m a little less than a year from making L6 TPM, and then after that my manager said he’d give me the opportunity to try being an SDM (I do have prior management experience, and formerly a software engineer).

I’d like to make more money, and totally open to exploring other companies. However, should I transition to being an SDM at Amazon before looking at opportunities elsewhere? Or should I look at TPM roles at other big tech companies now?

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  • Amazon / Eng
    acaiberry

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    acaiberry
    Another TPM to SDM bastard
    Nov 27, 2017 1
  • Twitch / Eng
    ifly28

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    ifly28
    Your opportunity cost is always highest just after a promotion, assuming happiness is not an issue.
    Nov 27, 2017 2
    • Google / Eng
      xkdc

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      xkdc
      Why do you think this? Couldn't they leverage their raise/level from promo to new role?
      Nov 27, 2017
    • Twitch / Eng
      ifly28

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      ifly28
      Sorry, I think I phrased it badly. The best time to leave is after a promotion, for the reason you said. Leaving before that is a waste of the investment you've put in towards that promo.
      Nov 28, 2017
  • Amazon
    KidsOffice

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    KidsOffice
    Pick stream where your passion lies in terms of SDM or TPM role. Level 6 at Amazon is pretty good for SDM at least with excellent pay. If you want to move to SDM role do it now rather than moving from TPM 6 to SDM 6. You would be much better at people management and raising the bar for product.

    Take L6 and work for a year or so then you could plan for switch if money is the sole reason, you would get better offers.
    Nov 27, 2017 0