Roblox vs Google as a new grad?

Roblox
purrfview

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purrfview
Aug 2, 2021 24 Comments

I'm an intern at Roblox right now. Tbh I like the company culture but don't really enjoy what I'm working on with the team I'm on. I am working on a legacy C# codebase and doing a lot of grunt work 7 weeks into the internship (i.e documentation, fixing typos, manual tests, etc). Probably will continue to do so if I return.

Last year, Roblox's offer was this: (142k base, 200k RSU, 30k sign on, in San Mateo)
I don't know what the new grad packages are going to be this year.

I have an offer from Google (130k base, 135k RSU, 25k sign on, in Seattle) but it's going to expire before I get a return offer from Roblox.

Should I just take the offer from Google? Take it and renege? Wait out Roblox?

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  • Amazon
    nbcA30

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    nbcA30
    You've definitely got an offer from Google, but you can't guarantee you'll get one from Roblox. Waiting for roblox would be taking a gamble to get the job you don't want.
    Aug 2, 2021 4
  • Microsoft / HR
    VSA NOW

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    Amazon
    VSA NOW
    Tell G you will accept the offer if they bump the RSUs
    Aug 2, 2021 2
    • Coupang
      2v3l213hdr

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      2v3l213hdr
      No need to even go as far as committing to accept.

      Just tell them it seems low, point out last year's Roblox offer, and mention that you can easily wait for another one this year.
      Aug 2, 2021
    • Microsoft / HR
      VSA NOW

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      Amazon
      VSA NOW
      It sounds like OP's deadline is soon that's why I suggested committing. If OP has more time, you're 100% correct
      Aug 2, 2021
  • Amazon
    yeffbreezy

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    yeffbreezy
    Some schools have policies where internships can't give you a deadline to join full-time until a particular date. For my school that deadline was in October. My recruiter initially tried to give me a short deadline and then I mentioned the policy and they were okay extending by two months (offer was in August). I'd recommend seeing if you have something similar
    Aug 2, 2021 1
  • Google
    XtXP85

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    XtXP85
    imo, i think roblox will have more exciting work than google and i've also heard that the culture there is better.

    id go with roblox, try to get the team you really want, as you have the advantage of already being there!

    lastly, roblox has a lot of room for growth compared the google, so your offer may be worth a lot more there longer term
    Aug 2, 2021 1
  • IAG
    JNSF6

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    JNSF6
    G on the resume just goes so far, plus it's an offer in hand.
    Aug 2, 2021 0