I work in Expedia Chicago. I have an offer from MS (TC $240, base $155, L63 SWE). YoE 10. I am scheduled to join in a month. After seeing the posts in Blind I am rethinking my decision. I have few recruiters contact me from Salesforce and other local tech companies. Should I look around or take the job at MS?
Engineering?
I've seen a lot of horrible advice on here.
That’s what I am afraid about.
The new MSFT is a good place to be. Most of the blue badges I know love their jobs, teams and honestly believe in what they do. If this new position doesn't make you happy, MSFT encourages moving around until you do find the one you enjoy
Don’t listen to Blind
What role??
63
Thats the level. If it’s SWE then its low.
At least you won't get bedbugs at MS
Are you staying in Chicago?
Target bonus at 63 is 15%
There are good teams at MSFT. Blind misrepresents that. Did you interview with the team that you joined? The interview was a two-way street. But yes, it’s very expensive to live here, and that’s one of the reasons I miss the Midwest.
Chicago is a much better city, so that will suck.
Don't blindly follow Blind.. Check what is ur % hike u got n move
39% hike in TC, 23% hike in expense. 🤔
Don’t forget - no income state tax in WA.