Crazy to turn down FB?

Amazon
se67np

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se67np
Feb 17, 2020 76 Comments

Have an offer at Facebook that I'm heavily considering turning down for less pay but better wlb.

FB offer is 40k higher but the psc culture is a turn off and I don't need to grind at this point in my career (6 yoe, don't want to rest and vest but the competitive grind gets old). On the other hand I'm giving up the money, career growth, and resume brand of FB.

Am I crazy?

Current TC: 230k @ L5

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  • Facebook
    ICfireball

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    ICfireball
    Yes, you are crazy. If you want better WLB, choose a team within fb that has better WLB.
    Feb 17, 2020 10
  • Uber
    QeGk3

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    QeGk3
    Not worth it for $40k!
    Feb 17, 2020 2
  • Ex-Amazonian here. I’d say not worth it. While there is obviously some variations in terms of WLB across teams, the company culture in general is toxic. It is very heavily PSC driven, and that results into all forms of politics, unhealthy competition, and non-collaborative behavior. Amazon does not even come close.

    A bump in TC might be worth the hassle, yes, but it gotta be much higher than 40k. Amazon is no less of a brand name than facebook, and you can cash out that chip for a higher TC, either with facebook or some other company.
    Feb 17, 2020 7
  • Google
    GfTq22

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    GfTq22
    There is also the aspect that at FB, you are helping a product that is mental cancer for humanity.
    Feb 17, 2020 4
    • Not really google maps and google flights and search is very useful, facebook is legit pure cancer all gas
      Feb 25, 2020
    • Google
      GfTq22

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      GfTq22
      Googles social network was also designed ground up to be more privacy/family focused (e.g, circles.) which is also why it never gained traction. Social network growth is fueled by uncontrolled viral content. Kinda like a cancer?
      Feb 26, 2020
  • Facebook / Eng
    qrvo

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    qrvo
    Ex-Amazonian here. I was sde3 and now E5 here.

    FB is a very high stress environment due to PSC culture. My WLB improved (I don't go over 50h/w) but stress has gone through the roof. It's a constant hustling culture for 5+.

    Eng is top notch, data tools are best in class. Most E5+ that don't deliver are PIPed out.

    I have been here 1.5 years with good/exceed ratings and plan to leave in the next 3-4 months due to stress and constant hustle.
    Feb 17, 2020 2