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Sep 29, 2021 40 Comments

Hello Fellow Blinders,

Got offers from Amazon (L5) and Microsoft (L63) for Seattle/Redmond location.
Amazon
Base - $160,000
Year 1 Sign on - $108,000
Year 2 Sign on - $78,000
RSU - 72 over 4 years (~$230,000)

Year-wise compensation
1st year - $279,715
2nd year - $273,145
3rd year and 4th year - $253,720

Microsoft (WebXT org)
Base - $173,000
Sign on bonus - $50,000 over 2 years
RSUs - $200,000 over 4 years
Target annual bonus - 0-30% (average 15%)

Year-wise compensation
1st year and 2nd year - $273,950
3rd year and 4th year - $248,950

What would you recommend? Please comment reasons if you are okay with that.

EDIT : Would your vote be different if I am considering to locate back to home country after 2 years, and thus Amazon stock compensation in 3rd and 4th year might have benefit.

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