Tech IndustryOct 7, 2019
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Lyft vs Venmo which one to choose?

HI folks, I am currently debating between two companies that I got an offer from: Lyft and Venmo. Both are SWE roles: - Lyft which is more on the product side - Venmo on the infra side Aside from their TC I am looking to the following: - Impact/Scope of the work? - Experience: How much experience will I gain from working at either company? - Career growth/trajectory: What is the career trajectory in both companies? - Leadership which has the best culture? Clearer company/team goals? - WLB? Does anyone have experience with either companies? Some opinions? or a similar experience?

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Goldman Sachs ImImagine Oct 7, 2019

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Microsoft Dunph Oct 7, 2019

Tc?

Google dcb4 Oct 7, 2019

I'd pick the company based on which one has a better business model. Lyft is obviously under attack from the govt and investors seem to be revolting against companies that are losing money with no plan to win. Venmo has a better market but how hard would it be for the banks to create their own product. They are trying w zelle but that shit is awful

Facebook HcLm54 OP Oct 7, 2019

Would Lyft business improve in the future? I heard about their big bets on AV and their partnership with Waymo. Although not sure if it will happen in the near future.

Indeed rainwater Oct 7, 2019

Uber

Microsoft xIdC37 Oct 7, 2019

Why not stay at Facebook?

Facebook HcLm54 OP Oct 7, 2019

I live in SF and to work in the city.

Lyft iebirxnueb Oct 7, 2019

Why not transfer to IG?

LinkedIn yesnoyes Oct 8, 2019

I would definitely focus on where you would get the most experience and opportunity from. As you came from FB you can always have a leg in back into those companies with mass appeal, but I’ve learned that experience and team in long run makes the most difference in my own happiness and career trajectory. Plus in this market, risk tolerance for high growth and loss companies is much lower than before

Facebook HcLm54 OP Oct 9, 2019

I agree I do value more experience and people than prestige. Both are really great in those areas. Very hard choice to make...

Microsoft qweru Oct 8, 2019

How long is the lyft offer valid?

Facebook HcLm54 OP Oct 9, 2019

Don't know yet. Just got team matched and waiting from the comp team.

PayPal fhaM17 Oct 9, 2019

Venmo. Great growth there from a business opportunity standpoint and company is still so early in its trajectory. The infra team is doing exciting things and has some great talent there. I am jaded by any of the sharing economy bc of regulation and my untimely investments in their stocks haha

Facebook HcLm54 OP Oct 9, 2019

Nice! Glad to hear that have you hear. Did you move to Venmo for Paypal? Will Venmo be separate from Paypal?