I work in relaxed environment where is no a lot of pressure. I am given enough time to do all the work. I don't work more than 40 hours a week. Go out lunch with co-workers and enjoy having discussion I work remote two days a week. I am happy here. Got an offer from Netflix TC is $390 for senior engineering position in Bay area. I know Netflix layoff people often and worried about that. I have a family to support and it would be hard on the family if I get a layoff. I know they give 4 months of payout but as I am older, it is not easy to find another job quickly as it used to be. Current TC $170k in San Diego. 38 years old with one kid in elementary school If you were in my position, would you stay or take the Netflix's position
Do you have an opportunity to ask for more money from your current employer without souring the relationship?
No, I am probably highest paid.
Moving to a new city is not a trivial move and Bay Area seems to be a hit or miss depending on where you are. 2x increase in salary is no joke fwiw and you'll probably do fine at Netflix. Do the math and see if a new house/apartment,l and cost of living bump narrows that gap enough to make jumping ship worth it
Age range of your children? Does your wife currently work? I ask because maybe your family likes San Diego and don’t want to move.
Added on top. 38 years with one kid in elementary school. Wife's income is very low
I would take it, children at that age rarely remembers what is going on but they might have a friend or two and be mad but would understand that they dad have a good opportunity. Like others have said, this is a good opportunity and would set you up for a lifetime of better opps in the future
Even if u r laid off, u will be getting 100k, with which u can run your family for 6 months without a job (based on your current TC)
Normally I’d say stay, but 170 to 390 is such a huge difference despite the COL. Even if you just last 2-3 years that’s a massive change in your earnings and earnings potential. Worst case, you could move back to San Diego with this new jewel on your resume.
Netflix is a toxic company. I would keep the offer and try for google or apple. You might be able to get an offer can negotiate for similar tc.
Don’t be crazy. Will you ever do that if you get netflix office with this TC? Stop advising ppl if you won’t do in that situation.
What makes it toxic?
Even TC looks very attractive, but considering, good wlb and having good colleagues on your team combination is sometimes hard to come by. Most importantly, it's your kids. Not sure how old they are but from my experience as a child, moving to other schools (total 3 in high school) can be very difficult for your kids. Stay where you are for yourself and the family.
Try to negotiate a semi-remote position where you don’t have to relocate but get the increased TC and fly up there regularly for short stays.
Take the risk man, you got offer from Netflix so don’t worry you will get another offer worst case. Go for it and thank yourself later for taking the wise decision.
If you can stay frugal with your expenses, you’ll be saving a lot with this salary. A lot more than what you are saving now. The move will be justified in just a few months. There are plenty of other jobs in the bay for less money, but that will pay decently (at least 250) for your experience if you get laid off and still want to stay in the bay. Age is not an issue. Focus on saving money and on having a good story to tell about your contributions at Netflix and you’ll be fine.
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If you got offer from Netflix, you have the ability and skill to get an another offer though may not be so high paying. So, take the risk. Try something new.