- Long Post Warning - Background: Male, Computer Engineering major University GPA: 2.79 < 2 yoe TC 1 year ago(right out of college): 65k TC currently: 80k Verbal Offer: 135k base, 15k sign on, 10k relocation, RSU worth ~49k at today’s price for a total of ~184k yearly Manager made this as his initial offer and I didn’t bother haggling over specifics, accepted as this is more than I was expecting :) LC Count <70 I focused on quality over quantity this year and I made sure to know my fundamentals. That being said, I’d also say my communication & people skills are strong so that really helped me connect with my interviewers. Just having difficulty believing this is real as things never work out for me the first time, I’ve always had to struggle for things the hard way. First job was govt, no technical interviews etc, then when I started applying for jobs last year (before I got my current one), I bombed a great opportunity in the final round bc I had 0 technical interview experience. It was also very difficult for me to get interviews last year but my current job’s interview was really easy. I’ve had a lot more success this year as I’m guessing the increased technical/professional experience and how I market myself makes a huge difference. I definitely couldn’t have done it without you all, pointed me in the direction of the right resources, provided me with guidance on how/what to study, and gave me an idea of what to aim for with TC. Love yall, keep grinding, keep helping each other out 🙏🏽 Last but not least, God is great. This TC may not be huge for some but for me, it’s more than enough tbh. It’ll allow for me to save a solid amount and help my parents retire. Feeling incredibly blessed
Which company
Congratulations and thank you for sharing. Which company though?
Gain some positivity in your life
Negative people like @qNFP32 make blind so sad. Don't worry Op you will do great even if it's Amazon. Blind is full of "I don't like.... " people. I have rarely seen positive posts.
You did it, awesome!! Hope I can get a few things sorted out right now and become a blind success story too!
Amen brother Hope you get it!!
You got it brother! Keep grinding 🙏🏽
Congrats!! Go crush it at your new gig!
Congrats!!
Awesome work!
Congrats, happy for you! God is good Amen!
Which one?
Mine is. Others are bad.
Keep this post as a reminder for yourself in your journal. A few years from now, you’ll be looking for more TC and sad. Though that’s okay, this will help you stay grounded and grateful for all that you have in life. God is great! 🙂
Lol @ Tesla. Your lack of tolerance and respect for others will either keep you away from or limit your career in tech. And yes, God is great!