I am L4 with 10+ years of exp. Been at Google for ~1.5 years and have 200 TC (CA but not Bay Area). TC doesn't grow as fast as was promised by the recruiter and realizing that my peers have significantly higher compensation is kinda depressing. Given my situation would you guys: 1. Wait for a year to get promoted to L5? That's the timeframe that was arranged with the manager. 2. Interview with some other companies? My understanding is that Lyft, Uber, Netflix, FB (anyone else?) would give a better package. 3. Relocate and renegotiate the TC.
You can always ask for more. Mgr might increase your gsu's during refresh.
My understanding is that managers don’t have much leverage here. Like +-20% of what algorithm arranged depending on your last assessment. Besides, considering my last refreshment it will literally take me years just to get to the level people start with.
Don’t listen to the comp advice on blind. According to them L4 making 350k is average and should ask for more.
Generally, the best way to get a big bump is to leave. You can always come back in a few years if you're good and are careful not to burn bridges. Ultimately, ypu have to consider if the only reason you aren't happy is that you think your peers are making more.
If you're good you'll get double that here.
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