What should I pick if I want to maximize TC for the long run? Both are new grad offers for SWE, MTV for Google on one of the Ads teams, and NYC for 2S. 2S offer is higher by about 30k at a TC of 200k. I don't really need money right now, but my metric for optimization still definitely is TC, and taking a paycut right now doesn't matter to me at all if it means that I would have greater upside in the long run.
2S - you’ll stay sharp working there
The higher ceiling would come from going to Google now. From what I’ve seen, it’s easier to get continuous promotions and pay bumps ping ponging between FAANG. Yeah you can always just get into FAANG later but they’ll be more hesitant on giving you a higher title from the get-go coming from outside a direct competitor. That said I do think there’s an accelerated track for “especially strong” external hires or something at Google. Someone who works at Google can elaborate. Are you able to land a trading role at a good firm? You’d maximize TC there, though the volatility would be higher (I’ve seen very smart kids not make it into their 30s and end up doing something else later).
2S is cool and if you’re young and hungry might be worth doing but for maximum wlb/tc/perks ratio I’d go google. Not always the best choice, depends on the person really.
Does 2s have worse wlb? Heard some 2s guys say their wlb is Google level but don't know how accurate that is Apparently they don't have free food though which is enough to keep me away lol
Shouldn't G offer more than 170k for MTV if you negotiate?
When I joined, I didn't even negotiate and still ended up quite a bit higher.
What was your offer if you don’t mind me asking?
Google