Stay or go to FB?
Pretty bored at work and the area I'm working in is not that exciting nor do I see much innovation. I can chill and collect a decent paycheck or go to FB. The problem is FB's TC is lower. Also had an offer from ServiceNow, which I turned down. Current TC: $455k FB TC: $400k I don't want to silo myself in FinTech or Intuit (a lot of lifers), so I'm trying to expand my horizon a bit by working at large-scale consumer tech companies. However, taking a ~50-60k hit on my TC per year is also a bit hard to swallow. Any advice?
I would stay. What’s your YOE? seems like a good package
My primary concern is that I might be sacrificing long-term growth for short-term gain. I'm still in my hustle years and don't have many of those left, so I'm looking to learn and grow as much as I can. My current logic is that if FB becomes unbearable, then I'll be in a better position to land other higher-paying gigs than if I would've stayed at Intuit. $400k is after negotiation :/ 10 YOE total, 4 in PM.
Are you referring to personal or career growth? From a personal growth perspective, you’re probably right that fb would be better especially if you’re complacent now. From a career growth perspective, I’d say both are roughly equal. If the job title is “PM” at both places and you will stay with the “PM” title, fb is likely slightly better because of name recognition. It probably doesn’t matter though. Now if you think that you can climb the ladder faster at fb vs. Intuit, then it might be worth a switch. if you’re going to get the same generic title on paper, I would stay. I’m sure you can spin your intuit PM stories to show you’re legit in an interview. I don’t think having Intuit on your resume vs. fb will make it hard to jump to another place. Google might have a preference for other talent at top tech, but for a majority of places it doesn’t matter
Chill Intuit is a good company to chill.
Currently, a PM and it'll be PM at FB. I'm basically stuck at my current level at Intuit. Director is the next destination, but to get there would require another 3-4 years of time in service even if I exceed expectations.
How many yoe experience do you have? Really surprised they offered you less than what you make at intuit
Change teams at Intuit, or keep interviewing at other places.
Negotiate with FB? I’m sure they can cover the gap with a sign on / extra stock. Do you want to trade higher comp and better WLB for working at FB on something possibly interesting? If you’re looking to work hard and grow, I’d go to FB. In every other case I’d stick where you are unless FB beats your comp.