Hi All, I currently work for a decent fortune 500 company in NYC where I am comfortable and make a decent living. I have offers to work for either amazon or microsoft Seattle but they both require that I relocate. Both offered me about 33% more then my current salary (i estimate 25% more in salary post expenses if i decide to fly back every week, get apartment, car, other expenses, etc.) and similar (possibly lower) title. I am married with young kids (all younger then 8). All of my family, extended family, parents, and friends are here. Option is I take it and live on my own — commute across the country when I can (thinking fly Sunday night and back Thursday night). Or I pass on this opportunity. They are not flexible with remote or partial remote options (want me in office all the time - very odd but maybe it’s the formal thing to say). Is it worth sacrificing time with family for a great job opportunity? Wife is fine with either option. Appreciate everyone input who have lived a similar life style. Was commuting worth working for a FAANG - really that awesome? Family sacrifice worth it? This has been causing me some stress as I feel that these opportunities don’t come often and afraid I would regret it if I don’t take it.
I did just that a while ago and moving back, imho money not worth sacrificing your life and its going to take a mental toll on you.
Don't go to Seattle, you'll end up regretting it
I wouldn’t do it considering the impact on your family / children
Let it go. You are in NYC. All the good companies have sizable presence there. What's more, you will get the same salary as you would if you were in bay area. Also, NYC is so much better than Seattle.
Faang has a good presence in nyc too, try for those roles.
Does it hurt my chances in the future that I was accepted and denied offer?
If you deny it, other amzn teams will come back to you crazy, knowing you’re a good candidate
Reapply when NYC opportunities show up.
Thanks... I just worry that these opportunities don’t come often and shouldn’t bypass them when they do.
I wouldn’t worry about it OP. Everyone is expanding in NYC these days, so if anything you will see more opportunities come up.
No way.... the move is not worth it. Family first. Stay close to family. Kids are young, it won’t be long before they grow up and then you will regret not being around when they were young. Too much pressure on your spouse. Not worth it. There are and will be plenty of opportunities in NYC area. Keep looking.
Thanks for the feedback.
20% is too little. dont move.
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Don’t relocate for 20%. I don’t think it’s worth it based on your situation. Could you explore NYC-based Amazon teams?
I asked and they said you need to be where the team and management
Find a different team? They are hiring like crazy in NYC