Should I start looking outside?
Been at Google as L4 for almost 3 years and always got a CME rating. I am not expecting any higher rating this perf cycle. Most of my friends got promoted to senior roles in other faang companies. It is frustrating to see my career progression stall after joining Google. Before Google i was leading a team and was very close to becoming a senior IC. Do you think I am better off switching to another faang as senior IC. Yoe 7 TC 475k
How does L4 has 475K TC?
Stock appreciation and I think I was hired at L4 top band
You should use your high TC to land a higher level at other top tier companies (just don't disclose your existing level). The other option is to switch teams and be very clear that you have a clear path to E5 in the next year or two.
How does high TC help land a higher level at other companies?
Gonna be hard getting an l5 equivalent role >475k tc
I think you’ve already wasted an year before the realization, anywayI think it’s time to jump!
@OP I'm in a similar situation, joined as L3 at 4 yoe, promoted in 2 years. Thinking about leaving for senior roles, but not having experience working as senior and the fact that I'm only getting CME right now, is making me really question if I can perform. Would really appreciate any help from folks who have done it, how did it go ?
If you have good leadership stories it's not hard. I had back to back CME because I switched teams at Google after 1 year.
Yes. You should be pushing for staff roles with that yoe