YoE: 5 Spotify: 140k base, TC 175k PayPal: 24L base + RSU 20k per year Dont currently work at PayPal despite my header username.
Bangalore is approximately 4x cheaper than NYC. Offers are relatively equal relative TC wise. But, I’d personally rather work at Spotify then PayPal independent of location.
Id rather live in the poorest area of jackson heights rather than any area of bangalore
^^^ this
How did you get spotify NYC offer from outside US?
U could live a dope nyc life (eat out go to shows etc) and save more than 55k USD (approximatey ur paypal offer) cash, i dont see the case for paypal
Spotify offer is low for 5 YoE. You should be able to get more from them. Negotiate.
What level is the Spotify offer?
24L in India at the moment is super low balled. You’d easily able to find 40L base at 5 YOE. Try startups with 300-350 headcount. I have friends with 4 YOE making upwards of 40 in Bangalore. And a 35-40L in Bangalore is a much more lavish life than NYC at 140k.
You are low balled for 5 years experience Imo. Try negotiating for 30L base
If the move to India is one of your options, I would say just go for PayPal. Spotify is definitely good if you want to stay in US. NYC - honestly you won't get much of a life as compared to 24L in Bangalore.
NYC > Bangalore regardless of pay