Tech IndustrySep 14, 2019
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Will you prefer a 100% work from home even if it means 20% lower pay

Serious Question asked by someone who is planning a startup in the SF bay area. I guess his USP is less cash up front but you employees will make money via IPO. Given the commute and WLB costs, how may would accept this business model. Edit: US time zone working hours. $180K + Benefits +0 .4% equity for :- CTO 3 at this level 120K Base + benefits + 2.5% equity for co-founder/partner max 3 at this level. ~80% for VC's

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Bloomberg F.U. money Sep 14, 2019

I’d love that business model. There should be decent KPIs to measure contribution and impact though.

Microsoft cptlsm Sep 14, 2019

Am I the only one who loves going to work?

Amazon walkalone🚶🏾‍♂️ Sep 14, 2019

No

Coupa somethinge Sep 14, 2019

You must have a poor home life. "I wish I worked more." said no one ever on their deathbed.

Amazon onboarder Sep 14, 2019

People never specify if there’s a time zone restriction, which matters a lot. Like could we go move to a really cheap country and live off 80% SF bay salary? Cuz that’s a good deal

Amazon ey98tdkx Sep 14, 2019

This would be the dream for me. Move to Japan but still earn 80% of my current TC and work from home.

Amazon onboarder Sep 14, 2019

Yesss ^

Amazon yuriy Sep 14, 2019

I'd ask for a 10% pay bump for the inconvenience of not having a comfortable office space.

Groupon fncjxi Sep 14, 2019

Open to WFH, but not for a 20% decrease. 100% WFH isn’t a huge perk for many ppl, and isn’t necessarily less productive either, so it doesn’t justify less pay IMO. I’d rather have 2 days/wk WFH with same pay.

Google UWOM24 Sep 14, 2019

Sounds great but I don’t want my social and people skills to atrophy.

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Psynaptic Sep 14, 2019

I work to grow. And if I'm not learning from co-workers through conversation and networking with them, then I would have wasted a large part of my true compensation.

Microsoft Tier 1 Sep 14, 2019

I get WFH anyway. I would ask for a TC bump on the grounds that the employer is making substantial savings on rent.

Microsoft RnPQ40 Sep 14, 2019

I need my current salary matched with reimbursement for WeWork desk space