Should I choose MSFT or stay at AMZN?

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oYao56

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oYao56
Apr 22 36 Comments

Accepted MSFT offer before AMZN rating/hike. Got max rating and good hike.
I prefer WLB, should I try to ask MSFT HR for more TC after accepting offer?

Current Amazon compensation details:
YoE=YaC: 4
Role: SDE2
Rating: Max
TC: 240K
TC next year: ~270K (after hike)

Accepted Microsoft offer:
Level: 62
TC on joining: 240K (includes annual bonus)
TC next year: 220K (after removing sign on)

edit: added probable TC for next year.
edit: mentioned that MSFT TC includes annual bonus.

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  • Meta
    metamaet

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    metamaet
    I don’t understand. You are really asking if you should choose Amazon when the TCS are more or less the same? Well I think you should go for Amazon……..
    Apr 22 2
  • Amazon
    GkqQ23

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    GkqQ23
    It’s a tough call since you already accepted offer. If it was me, I’ll be transparent with your situation and tell them your current tc was recently adjusted. They’ll know since it’s been the hot news. Ask if there is room for adjustment to match.

    I had similar exp when joining Amazon. I was comfortable asking for such demands since I was happy with msft. I.e., I would not have cared too much if they rescind the offer
    Apr 22 2
    • Amazon
      oYao56

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      oYao56
      OP
      I like the transparency part here. I am worried if I try to be intimidating, they might rescind the offer.
      How did you get about making those demands?
      This is my first company change and not sure how to talk about it.
      Apr 22
    • Amazon
      GkqQ23

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      GkqQ23
      I did the follow up negotiations over a phone call with recruiter. Started with the whole I love the company and all but the numbers (aka TC) are close but not quite there after doing market research.

      The recruiter understood and said will talked to HM. Later that day, recruiter called back saying HM approved and I gave the verbal approval again.

      Just spitballing but I’d think rescinding an offer is rare as long as demand is reasonable. It’s in their best interests to not waste their interviewers time by rescinding extended offers
      Apr 22
  • Microsoft / Data
    malfunctio

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    malfunctio
    Why come to 🥜 shop when u can interview outside and get 350+
    Apr 22 1
  • No guarantee Microsoft wlb
    and it seems you're not miserable at Amazon so stay
    TC is same too
    Apr 22 2
  • Amazon
    GkqQ23

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    GkqQ23
    Does msft tc include 10k 401k match and yearly perf bonus? I just left as 62 and would only entertain going back as 63/64 and not 62
    Apr 22 1