I'm starting an Microsoft in two weeks and am really nervous. I made the decision because I thought I didn't like my current job, wanted a change, and it was the best offer that I received. It's also Microsoft and could really help me in terms of career development for the future. In retrospect I think I liked my current job but was either burned out or bored. Less than two weeks away now and I spent the day sulking and crying so much, nervous about the new move and what I'm leaving behind. Nervous about moving to the west coast, being isolated in this corner of the country, and being far from my friends and especially family. Realizing that the latter is what I DO value, not a brand name. Certainly there are things that attract me to Microsoft but I don't think at the extent of those other things. I saw a thread on here about not being able to visit home often and it really triggered me. I knew all of this in accepting my offer but I couldn't resist something that could be so good for my career. Now I see all the good things about my old job. I appreciate that it allowed me to start my career in a familiar city not too far from existing friends and family. I feel like I let the rose colored "FANG" glasses take over and lead me into a decision I felt I "must" take when I might not have been ready. What have I done? 😭😭😭😭
It may not be too late to back out.
Anxiety about starting a new job and moving is normal. You will find that it is fun and a learning experience. At worst you find out it's not for you and move back.
Nothing is permanent. You can always quit and move back home if you hate it, miss your family, or it turns out to be a mistake.
Go and make the move "just to see". As other say, nothing is permanent and you are free to come back later.
This is a totally reversible change! No harm in trying. May be you will end up liking it
Just spend a couple years at MSFT and Seattle and see if it’s for you, unless there are personal reasons holding you back. Don’t let the trolls make you think that FANG is the only path to success in life. Example: Perhaps it’s possible I can make more money and be happier selling sushi burritos in the Midwest than working as a SDE at MSFT. But I won’t know for sure unless I try it out.
Is that a correct usage of the term 'trolls'? Isn't it just that they have a different opinion from yours?
Hey it will be ok, I was also super scared to move, but it all worked out. You can always go back, I am also at microsoft now. It may be challenging at the beginning but that is the point of life to challenge yourself and accomplish things. In time you will look back and wonder what you were so worried about. Congrats on the offer!
Totally understand what you're going through OP! I'm in the same boat. Feel free to reach out if you need a friendly face in campus.
I PMed you. Thank you!
This will make you stronger, regardless of what happens.
You will make new friends so don’t worry about that. I would have made the same choice !!