I recently got promoted to L6 TPM at Amazon, but I am feeling really burnt out from chasing the promo and have started getting anxiety due to overall work pressure. I am contemplating FMLA, but I also applied to a bunch of outside TPM roles. Given the current market conditions, I only got a reply from Microsoft on a TPM-II job posting. I cleared the interview and received an offer from one of the Azure teams. -Current Amazon L6 TC is 310K (10 yoe) -Microsoft L62 offer is ~250K TC. I am leaning towards taking the offer due to WLB/mental health, and also because the role is fully Remote. A few questions: 1. How does L62 vs L63 (Sr. TPM) work and scope differ at Microsoft? As an L62 will I be leading my own programs? 2. Will I get more Work Life Balance at L62 compared to L63+? (Since I am burnt out I actually wouldn't mind a down-level if it means better work life balance) 3. Do you think it will look strange to future employers taking a down-level from an L6 to L62? 4. What would you do in this situation? Thanks in advance! #tpm
High 64... Mid 65.. Low 66
L6 to L62 is crazy. Better WLB is not guaranteed.
Hey, L6 -> L62 is a shaft of a deal. I personally know an Amazon L4 get L62 so I do feel you're getting ripped off a bit. Promo is non existent If you're remote. No one can guarantee it because SLT guidance is clear. I wouldn't take it. You'll be stuck at L62.
Which team at Microsoft?
Azure Storage
What's your 2025 TC?
L6 will map to l65 easily in microsoft. 62 is a terrible deal
L62 sounds like a major downlevel but with your experience and skills you will quickly move up the ladder if you want to. In terms of wlb, you will definitely enjoy it. Maybe take it ez for a few years then start rev up your engine. Ive been there, and trust me nothing is worth more than your mental health.
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Is that your Amazon TCT? I think it’s important to compare the target specifically since Amazon is so intent on limiting future upside and normalizing compensation to the target. I would also consider if you plan to push for an early promo at MSFT given they are downleveling you. If that is the case you may be pushing again and regret that you made the switch with lower TC
Yes this is one of my main concerns as I am thinking L62 isn't terminal and I may have to push for a promo again.
Yes that is my TCT for 2024