Hi folks, Need help in evaluating SDE2 offer from a startup called slice in Bangalore. Offer details : Base (fixed) - 40L Joining bonus (one time) - 3L ESOPs - 8L (vested over 4 years) They're saying this is their final offer and cannot negotiate more. I don't have any competing offer as of now. One weird thing is they're saying they cannot roll out the offer letter unless I confirm them I'll join them. Has anybody came across this scenario? How do you counter this? Current TC : 42L Yoe : 4 All numbers are in INR.
I heard they have 3 days work week option as well . Is this offer for that or 5 day work week?
This is normal 5 day work week offer.
3 days per week if you are joining from FAANG based companies. It's a marketing strategy to get attention.
But you aren't going to gain anything in terms of tc 🤔
They have to pay more right? Do they know your Amazon TC?
Yes, they do. I think they started the loop with SDE3 role but downleved to SDE2. I guess this might be the max band of their SDE2 role. Hence, asking folks who either are working there or have offer to comment about this one.
Ask for numbers in writing somewhere if they are unwilling to give a written offer before commitment. Startups may do this sometimes and while it is inconvenieny it doesn’t reflect poorly fwi. Renege in the end if you dont wish to go ahead with them. Verbal acceptance means shit (speaking for both sides)
They make you work like a donkey . ESOPs are worthless Don’t join unless it is 50 L atleast !
BTW did you join?? How's the experience if joined?
Renege after signing if you have to