Tech IndustryNov 18, 2023
AmazonyYIw15

Meta start date

I’m close to getting an offer but need to decide on start date soon. What’s the advantage of starting before the end of the year vs waiting until the new year? Would appreciate insights from anyone that’s gone through something similar. #tech #meta

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Amazon yYIw15 OP Nov 18, 2023

Ty. How do I time it?

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jsloverz Nov 18, 2023

You can't time this. You should ask about how refreshers are granted ie when should you join by to qualify for a refresher in q2 2025

ex-Meta Meta-axed Nov 18, 2023

Double dip - join this year, resign next year

Amazon yYIw15 OP Nov 18, 2023

Definitely heavily considering this

Apple J7oP45 Nov 18, 2023

The grant price of your RSUs is the average closing price of meta of the calendar month prior to the month of your start date

Apple uEpR58 Nov 18, 2023

Swe? Or pm?

Amazon yYIw15 OP Nov 18, 2023

Pm

Oscar dVHt75 Nov 18, 2023

If first week of dec, do it. Anything later that that 1st week, before 2024 - don’t. Ppl are going to vacation. Also time for psc writing. If you are all for swags, by all means!

Amazon yYIw15 OP Nov 18, 2023

Won’t that just be free money though, no much to work on, basically paid vacation.

Plaid HEE04cV8 Nov 18, 2023

Expectations should increase as a function of your time in the company until you complete ramp up. That one month of vacation may come back and bite you later.

Amazon bvbnn Nov 18, 2023

Following. I’m in same boat.

Meta qWky26 Nov 18, 2023

Vesting wouldn’t begin until Feb 15 if join after Nov 15

Meta kingsync Nov 18, 2023

Join this year get 2k for health/gym stuff

Amazon bvbnn Nov 18, 2023

What’s the vesting cycle?

Amazon yYIw15 OP Nov 18, 2023

Quarterly

Amazon bvbnn Nov 19, 2023

You mean 25% each qtr?

Meta frersdf Nov 18, 2023

you will get 2K wellness benefit if you join this year. Also, also contribute 75% of your base to 401K for the first month. meta match dollar for dollar. also you will get prorated bonus refresher and base hike in march (not sure though) . I am also joining in dec

Amazon yYIw15 OP Nov 18, 2023

Thank you! What happens if I’ve maxed my contribution with current employer?

Meta frersdf Nov 18, 2023

no idea. I didn’t max with my current employer so didn’t research on it