Currently own a startup and make 0-500k a year. Depending on what’s reinvested and particular market conditions that year. I own a house that is about 280k 4 bedroom 2400 sqft in a pretty LCOL area. Got 3 offers I am considering but leaning towards the lower, but remote one. Microsoft L62 (remote): 200k TC (negotiating. Might go up but they said maybe by 10k at best) Meta IC4 (Bellevue): 305k TC (after negotiating) Amazon L5 (Seattle): ~257k (verbal after negotiating) I know there is no state income tax in WA which helps. But in my LCOL I have family, friends, and a life so it seems like that’s the best choice. Just making sure I am not stupid. Startup pretty much runs itself at this point, but I can’t rely on it 100% due to the market it is in.
Microsoft if you want the family man corporate life Meta if you want the nerd engineer life Amazon if you're a glutton for punishment
Yeh I would have picked Meta until I read you run a startup. Go msft remote, less Tc but likely less stress too and less time spent in silly commutes.
I would prefer to go to Meta / Microsoft. Amazon isn't worth it due to the expectations, office politics, and overall environment. After three years, I'm leaving because my mental health has deteriorated significantly.
Take Microsoft. You'll make about the same as Meta at the end of the day, as you will have to pay rent in WA, around 2-3k month. Also that L5 offer is insulting, literally giving you bottom of the band. Seattle L5 SDE band is 252k-325k
I’m thinking Microsoft is the better deal. Maybe I could make some more money, but what is that worth moving my family across the country away from everyone we love. And happiness matters a lot
After you pay CA taxes on your salary and startup plus rent you’ll probably have less money than msft
It’s WA, not CA
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Make a poll. I’d pick msft for the remote offer
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