I'm a middling engineer with 7yoe. I don't think I've got what it takes to really become an L7/L8 IC through technical chops alone. But that's not going to stop me from dreaming of better TC. Should I give up on raising TC much more than what I have now and instead look at investments for a better W-2? This might be a false dichotomy (I could do both I suppose) but I'm genuinely curious if I'm quickly converging to a plateau. Yours truly, TCOnMyMind Keeping with the Blind etiquette: TC $480k #tc
This, and also 4) Have a better nose than most VCs and get a high ranking role at an early startup youâre sure will succeed.
I'm curious whether finance firms pay devs that much. If you're not participating in PnL will you get rewarded that high? Seems dubious.
If you are not trolling revisit the fact that at that yoe probably only 1% are 100k+ and only 0.001% are reaching 500k. You are already at top bud. Relax and enjoy life without chasing TC/rank.
That is the kind of attitude that keeps people where they are. OP doesn't have that attitude, he is a go-getter which got him to the 1% like you mentioned. Nothing wrong with having ambition, how do you know chasing TC is what gives him enjoyment and purpose? Why is that any worse or better than any other hobby?
I agree with FGL. If you have ambition this thought would never cross your mind. Some of us are not wired for mediocrity
Leave Google and join a high-growth company that gives you a lot of equity.
Yeah but that's a massive risk with paper money for years until it's potentially worth something.
A mil TC donât come ez
Tc is for beginners, think bigger
Let me guess: commercial real estate?
Bitcoin
Think of more and own a startup
I should have added that Im looking for guaranteed TC and not some hope-this-works-out scheme. As you can tell I'm risk averse when it comes strictly to TC.
oh man u'r worrying about 7/8 when u just got into 5? too early dude
Not "worrying" because I know I won't get that far đ
Dude you are L5 beating comps of L6. Relax a little.
If I wasn't relaxed I wouldn't be posting on Blind đ
Marry someone who makes TC $520k.
Personally I think that more than enough to make you a multi millionare through investing. With plenty of cushion to fail. Imo your job should just be an engine for investment. Once your past mid-middle class income.
What level are you now? Iâm guessing L6?
Recent promo to L5 joined Google 2yrs ago.
Recent promo getting 100k more than average on this level?