I am an L6. Median refresher was 235. I got 211k. Manager removed what was modeled 235k so he can give it to other L6s in the team. Rating is standard SI. I just feel so bad but I’m currently going through a very rough patch in my personal life that I feel like staying back. Can someone please tell me that this decision is fine.
I think the more you accept that life is unfair, the more peace and tactical you’ll be with your future decisions. No matter how “fair” they call any evaluation system, there will always be bias and gaps. What actions you can take next? 1. Switch teams - it’s likely that you won’t appreciate this manager anymore because he has someone else’s back. 2. Switch companies - move on from Google to elsewhere. Keep interviewing and look after your personal best - optimizing $$$ for the 40 hrs/week. 3. Forgive your manager - this one’s tough, especially when he has stabbed you. But knowing that life is unfair, you’ll know that you’ll never always get what you want. So you keep giving your best and not worry about the results. However, be careful to not be taken advantage of. Life is too short for smol TC.
What’s your YOE? I’m surprised tbh because I thought google would be better than Amazon.
Wait managers can change awards?!!!
Same here, I joined as new grad in 2022 and didn’t get any refresh in 2023. Now this year I got $56k instead of $63k, Mid SI rating. Was of no use slaving away to meet tight deadlines and taking minimal PTO when those who went on month long trips to China for lunar new year still got their full bonuses and more.
It’s all relative.. sure you didn’t get top dollar, but you’re also not part of the thousands that got laid off n got fleeced with 0 bonus. It’s just perspective.
I’m in the same boat. We do deserve our modeled equity though. If our performance was indeed so bad just give us a bad rating and then reduce equity. But when someone has delivered everything asked of them and the money is stolen like this, it’s a slap on the face. I cannot even stand seeing my manager again and I can’t wait to leave this team
Dude, you don't know what the manager is good through. Don't take it personally. And don't mess your head over those peanuts
I no longer associate my TC with respect. I work for a paycheck and seek fulfillment outside of work.
Can you share what you do outside of work?
Nothing great lol. I have accepted that my life will not be impressive or fabulous and I'm ok with that. I now prioritize meeting new people, spending time with the friends and family I like, going to the gym, going hiking. Just enjoying the simple pleasures in life like reading a book in a coffee shop.
Hey you need to share your TC man
OP you're OK. Your ratings don't define you. Your TC doesn't define you. Even your bank balance doesn't define you. Remember you come and go alone, naked and weak. Enjoy the cosmic play while it lasts
Be thankful OP!
Agreed. Every time I used to feel shitty about my manager I look at my Networth of 2.9M on my phone so I don’t get anxious. I know it’s not healthy, but I’m just annoyed at these micromanaging dumb wits who shouldn’t be a manager in the first place…
If everyone else got 200k and u got 211k u will be happy. Difference of 24k over 4 years is nothing to you. Money is not the issue in your life. Focus on the personal problems and deal with them. Then you'll realize this is small potatoes.
Thank you so much!
Yup, 250usd per paycheck before taxes is what you are sad about. I get that it feels bad, but at the end it's not a big deal. Focus on getting out of the rough patch