Mediocre work+better TC or better work+mediocre TC?
Current YoE: 6 Current TC: peanuts because msft π I've been interviewing overseas and got a couple of offers: One is a non-senior role (at the top end of pay for intermediate level) in a fast-growing fintech startup, with decent pay (enough for me to live comfortably and save some money). The other is a senior engineering role in a fast-growing ecomm company with mixed(many negative) reviews on Glassdoor, lots of legacy tech (that they promise they're revamping, but lol who'd believe them?), for about 35% more pay. I realize that the work environment and happiness will depend a lot on the team itself, so there is a case to be made for the higher paying offer. In the interviews, I asked for specifics of their current and future projects, and they gave me vague answers (I've asked for another call to discuss specifics). If I get promoted in a year or two at the lower paying firm, the pay gap would be negligible, but that's a big IF - promotions aren't easy or guaranteed anywhere, really. There's pros and cons for both sides, and I'm not sure which one I should pick really.
Based on this response, it seems like the lower TC role is in-line with what youβre really looking for.
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BS. OP doesnt know peanuts until they work for a Tier 7 (they exist)
I did the 1st and now Iβm doing the 2nd. Itβs nice to feel excited to go to work, but sad on pay day.
i thought msft pays well & stock is stable/growing?
Stock is growing but base and RSUs granted are way lower than comparable tech companies. Anyway my primary reasons for looking out are changing location and finding a more interesting team to work with, not TC.