Will Google negotiate with retention offer?

Dropbox
Yes, hello

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Yes, hello
Apr 29, 2018 11 Comments

Just got offered a position with Google but don’t have any competing offers to negotiate with.

The initial comp package from Google was essentially what I make now (thanks to Dropbox being public). Although they did negotiate up to 15% higher than my TC now, I don’t think it’s enough to justify the move.

My manager at Dropbox just put together a retention package for me that is significantly more than Googles offer.. does anyone know if Google will negotiate with my retention offer?

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  • Google
    Westfield

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    Westfield
    Yes. They do. Of course it all depends on your interview perf, your skill set etc.
    Apr 29, 2018 2
  • Apple / Eng
    AppleyMan

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    AppleyMan
    Honestly. I wouldn’t take a retention offer. Managers never forget you threatened to leave. The bitterness usually won’t go away!
    Apr 29, 2018 3
    • Apple / Eng
      AppleyMan

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      AppleyMan
      Not true. It all depends on why I left in the first place. If he/she was one of the reasons, probably not. However if my manager and I were on great terms then I might. My point is that if you start interviewing, then something pushed you over the edge and more money maybe not be enough to keep you happy in the long run.
      Apr 29, 2018
    • Microsoft / Eng
      AmI3vil

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      AmI3vil
      They may also ask what you want to change about what you’re working on. If you take the competing offer and come up with a credible plan for what you’d rather do at your current company, everyone will be able to save face.
      Apr 29, 2018
  • Google
    fADF82

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    fADF82
    Do you mind sharing numbers? I’m curious what dbx offers these days post ipo
    Apr 29, 2018 1
  • Dropbox / Eng
    jabroni

    Dropbox Eng

    jabroni
    Don't leave us 🙁
    Apr 29, 2018 0
  • Google
    luobote

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    luobote
    Op mind sharing how you revealed to your current team that you are leaving so that you don't burn the bridges and also get a counter offered to you?
    Apr 29, 2018 0