Re-request a change of employment site to G = self-sabotage?
Jul 18, 2021
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Current TC: 275
I have an offer from G, which I consider a severe low-ball, for one office location that I had explicitly asked for. But now I am unsure how much room there is for negotiation and was wondering if I should ask for a different location, one where I currently reside. This lets me not worry about moving and not be much affected even if I fail to negotiate a higher comp. Would this dillydallying backfire on my face? And I end up with no offer for anywhere?
Feeling stupid and nervous.
#swe #google #nyc #bayarea
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Just make sure you know whether a higher TC will make you accept SF, because they might ask and match.
Personally, I'm very unlikely to consider SF when the pay everywhere is about the same these days. 100% won't consider SF just for an extra 50k/year, and often you get even less for location.
For example, if I interview at Google and they offer me L5 in Seattle, I might as well quit Amazon and move. If they offer L4 in Seattle, I might as well just delay (use as insurance in case I get Pivoted). If they offer L4 remote, I might as well work with my current manager to ensure I can boomerang back to Amazon, and switch to Google.
If they offer L4 for SF, there's not much chance I'll be moving there.