I don’t like my current role at Google. So I started giving internal and external interviews. I’m done with Google interviews and received a verbal offer but waiting for the hiring freeze to end. On the other hand, I received an offer from HCL, and they are offering a senior position and an offshore team to run, plus a considerable bump in the salary. The technology I work with is very niche, so if everything goes well, I’ll be on a fast-track career at HCL; not confirmed yet, but HCL TC ~$250k. Current salary at Google: $180k My future position at Google is a CE role(AI, Customer engineer) at L4 Not sure about the salary yet; the HC review is done, just waiting for the hiring freeze to lift. Google is better in every scenario, but the current salary difference is huge, and HCL is offering something I like doing. Plus, I’m not sure what salary Google will offer. So, it’s a hard call, and with the given scenario, it is just impossible to get something you like doing. Please share if someone has experience with moving from FAANG to GSIs #google #hcltechnologies #techcareer #tech #it
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When you said HCL I thought you were talking about HashiCorp for some reason, that might make sense, but HCL Technologies? Talk about no name companies
They're a huge GSI.
@Amazon I’m not offended.
When will the hiring freeze end? Any idea?
That’s what makes me anxious I’m done with everything like a month ago, but this hiring freeze doesn’t seem to go anymore soon. And with the hope of getting something in the future, I don’t want this amazing opportunity to let go just because “Google is amazing to work for.” Plus, I don't even know the numbers
Why not wait until Q1 next year? Many companies already used up their hiring budget in June so wait longer and more opportunities will come.
How is your TC only 180? Are you a L3 now?
I'm an L4 right now but an SWE.
How come your TC is so low? Looks like I passed on-site, and once Freeze ends, I’m looking to get 250-300. A friend of mine just got 300 and lives in a lcol area
For once I thought HCL is High Cost Living. But HCL Technologies? Must be some parallel universe.
You're correct about the parallel universe.
I know right ! I don't know who is trolling - Op or HCL
bus yahi dekhna baaki tha.
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Stay for few more years and TC will fly high. Google >>>>>> HCL. If you want, you can try Walmart 😊. If you are young and less than 40 then stay on google for few more years as it’s long career. If you are above 40 then I will be in dilemma as you since half the ship was crossed already
Thanks. 😊 Well said, it applies to me I’m far away from 40.
@Google don’t waste your time on HCL. Stay at Google and go to another Google like company. ps: Not at HCL anymore
Why not try Albertsons.. their TC and work will be even better than HCL :-)
You are not alone, now companies are stealing employees as some are freezing hiring. I am sure HCL knows google is freezing hiring. At the end of the day, see your financial NEEDS and see the job you love to meet the financial need, don’t move because of a pay increase only. What you need to consider is you know your role at Google but you don’t know if you going to hate HTL. Either you stay at google or move you will miss something, job change with no significant benefit or growth is like flipping a mattress, you will enjoy it until you need to flip it again. Either way, you will be fine, take that risk thought and make a decision. I am sure there are so many personal factors you can’t mention here That can determine the verdict. Sometimes getting a better offer from somewhere else makes you hate where you are. The grass is always greener on the other side.
Well said, thank you so much. Sometimes you need that light of beam in darkness, and your words just did the trick.
Man, the Google low ball has reached new lows. HCL beating Google for TC smh