Tech IndustryJan 15, 2020
LinkedInSrSWE.

Sr eng, Stay or Leave ?

Sr eng, joined 1 year back, and looking for staff, I got exceed in last two ratings and did lot of work. Talked to manager, he/she listen but think I am being too ambitious. I work hard and contribute as staff, this gets recognized as well. Looks like their are other folks in pipeline who are older than me in company and my short tenure here is another reason. Manager not giving clarity when I will be getting promoted which is frustrating to me. Tc 320. With this frustration, i started looking out and got a Principal role of 400K in Salesforce. brand is good but not as good as LinkedIn. Now confusion start, Higher level, role and salary, just as i wanted but a level down in company. What should you do in my situation ? YOE - 10, 4 initial years in small service companies.

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Apple xnhi17 Jan 15, 2020

Which other company?

LinkedIn SrSWE. OP Jan 15, 2020

Updated name.

Apple xnhi17 Jan 15, 2020

I think you should take the opportunity. It will open new doors for you

Uber podThu Jan 15, 2020

How many Yoe? Why would you worry about other people's perception as long as you can pivot back to FAANG? Unpopular opinion: aim for scope and get exposure operating with high growth velocity. Once you have that exp can always pivot back for L+1 if you have confidence in cracking the interview loop.

LinkedIn SrSWE. OP Jan 15, 2020

10 years of experience, 4 in service companies in that.

LinkedIn SrSWE. OP Jan 15, 2020

I am not very confident. I have failed Google twice before

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LinkedIn SrSWE. OP Jan 15, 2020

I also want this but i am not being confident in my decision

Rally Health FUPayMe$$ Jan 15, 2020

Take the Salesforce offer. 400k is no joke. You get the money as well as the title you are looking for.

Google ondarun Jan 15, 2020

Leave. If you prefer LinkedIn, ask for a match.

LinkedIn SrSWE. OP Jan 15, 2020

Any tips, how to have this conversation effective and in your favor ?

Google ondarun Jan 15, 2020

Hi, moar level and monies plz!

HP 6’3 German Jan 15, 2020

LinkedIn >>> Salesforce

Amazon the_bezos Jan 15, 2020

Money and scope pay your bills

HP 6’3 German Jan 15, 2020

Agreed. OP should ask LinkedIn for a match or keep interviewing.

Google ABC-CEO Jan 15, 2020

As long as they're giving stock refresh you should stay.

LinkedIn SrSWE. OP Jan 15, 2020

Hmmm

Facebook zxcvs Jan 15, 2020

Congrats on getting 400k at Google! Jump immediately

Facebook zxcvs Jan 15, 2020

Also, senior at LinkedIn is just L4 elsewhere

LinkedIn xYwp57 Jan 17, 2020

No, it’s not.

Salesforce idgsnjthj Jan 15, 2020

Salesforce doesn’t give refreshes and working on core is a nightmare.

Rally Health FUPayMe$$ Jan 15, 2020

Who cares? He can stay there for four long years and bank 400k! He can FIRE just off of that if he smartly invests that money.

Rally Health FUPayMe$$ Jan 15, 2020

Yeah but it's still a boat load of money. If smartly invested, he can become a millionaire in a few years and FIRE.

LinkedIn assm@n Jan 15, 2020

Interview at Google for L5. If you get it, ask for 450k and jump. Interview more. Salesforce though a downgrade is an upgrade in level. Sr Swe at LinkedIn is a joke. Undergrad + 2yr experience will get one to Sr swe.

LinkedIn assm@n Jan 16, 2020

Plenty of folks who jumped ship to L5 from Sr. Yoe 8+. They'd rather stay back than jump to L4.

LinkedIn SrSWE. OP Jan 16, 2020

Tried in Google but didn't get call even after referral.