Career advice (offer + counter)

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xiqT40

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xiqT40
Sep 20, 2021 18 Comments

Hi all - currently L6 in Amazon Finance (startup background). Considering the following:
1. Series E e-commerce startup. Sr. Mgr. TC 225K (175 cash + options)
2. Amazon counter. 200K TC (base 140K + 20K new bonus + new RSUs). Likely but not guaranteed 6.5 promo next cycle.
3. (Final round, not yet certain) series A e-commerce startup. Mgr (would look to flex to Sr Mgr). 150-160K cash, options unknown

Thoughts? I have a good relationship with my current team and business partners and think there is still room for growth. However, I see lots of potential in both start-ups as well.

TC: 150K
YoE: 7

Thanks!

#corpfinance #finance

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  • Amazon
    pipfactory

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    pipfactory
    That’s a great counter for L6- I was recently promo to 6.5 and my TC isn’t even that high. Keep in mind, if you stay and make 6.5- you are not likely to get any comp increase. Need to ask yourself- are you comfortable being at this same TC for the next several years?
    Sep 21, 2021 0
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    unicornme2

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    unicornme2
    Option 1, 6.5 doesn’t mean sh**
    Sep 21, 2021 1
  • Question about Amazon. How did do you know about likely to be promoted?
    Sep 21, 2021 2
    • New
      xiqT40

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      xiqT40
      OP
      New TC is in the pay band for that level and two L8s said they would support it (grain of salt..)
      Sep 21, 2021
    • I tell myself I will drink enough water every day. Doesn't mean much till I do it
      Sep 21, 2021
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    unicornme2

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    unicornme2
    Get out, take option one and if you want come back to amazon on L7 in 2 years..it will still be better growth than staying in Amazon
    Sep 21, 2021 1
    • New
      xiqT40

      New

      xiqT40
      OP
      I've been a part of Amazon for less than a year (we were acquired). Does amount of time here matter in terms of a potential boomerang?
      Sep 21, 2021
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    HkfV06

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    HkfV06
    If you like your current team, take the counter. Hard to beat liking the people you work with.
    Sep 21, 2021 0