I’ve been working at FAANG since 2004 and I worked at startups before that I am technical but not looking to code full time. More of an Architect. I prefer IC roles with wide scope. TCT $325K. Recent actual TC north of $800K but those days are over. YOE almost 30 I’ve done FAANG with fat paychecks but working nights and weekends and always challenged to do the next great thing Now maybe it’s time to kick back a little. I still want to do a good job, but at a “regular” company (not FAANG, not startup) where expectations are lower. Sure it may mean less pay, but also much less stress Any suggestions? Generally looking at Seattle area but may be open to moving.
Cisco, 4 hour work week and negotiate remote
I assume you mean 40 :-)
No 4
ServiceNow, 10 - 3, a little bit less pay than FANG
Microsoft? There are also mid-size companies in Seattle with good WLB. Or maybe try a fully remote gig?
I’ve heard some stories that Microsoft is not the country club it once was
Not a country club, but I don’t do above about 10-5 or 6ish and I have a strong promo velocity. It depends on where you land within Microsoft.
eBay - get paid well and work less than 1/3 of what faang requires.
Do they pay 500k TC for L5?
Lol, I mean it is possible if you get a few stock awards, but very unlikely. Especially if you’re barely contributing.
They don’t call it the Lazy B for nothing.
Ibm. Architects can become master inventors very easily and get paid till death as a consultant. 300k minimum
Don’t beed to be an architect to be a MI
Just saying that if op is already an experienced sys architect, then he/she can easily become an MI
Intel for WLB
It’s not bad, but I think msft is cushier
Come to Microsoft... Except for a few teams like azure, 4 hour work days are common for many. I will never leave because of this one perk.
How does no one figure out you’re not working? Doesn’t your manager pay attention?
^ the manager is probably doing the same thing.
Expedia, GCO. ‘If else’ code is all you’ll be writing and that too not much.
Boy! It means that a lot of work in that case. Btw, were you one of the contributors?
I worked there for a while. Got sick of it.
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I am not looking for a startup. I am looking for a regular company. IDK maybe Sony, or Boeing... something like that
To succeed at Amazon requires lots of time and effort. Although I learn a great deal, it is never enough and there is always the push for more. The expectations are huge. At Amazon you are working with the top tech folks... it’s tough to stand out With my experience and knowledge I think I can kick ass without too much effort at some other companies. Looking for suggestions on whether that is true.