Is Google really more stress free than FB?

Jun 26, 2020 39 Comments

I hate the stress I'm having at FB and how everything is all about PSC and growth. At my level of income, I'm satisfied and would prefer more time to focus on my health and passion.

Is Google definitely more stress free? I'm willing to take a hit at my career growth for more time to focus on my health. Shit I won't even mind getting downleveled to an E3 if I can keep my TC. Anyone done the switch?

TC : 240k
YOE : 2.5 years

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  • Google
    propterhoc

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    propterhoc
    Ah ahahaha! I moved from fb to goog.

    Compared to fb, g is a snooze fest! Low expectations, low performance, low execution. As much money for sure, if you can nail the interview, but of course, equity growth will probably be slower unless Waymo starts producing $$$
    Jun 26, 2020 12
  • What's PSC? Come to msft keep your TC and a lot better WLB.
    Jun 26, 2020 10
    • Facebook
      k3mo41t5

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      k3mo41t5
      All of these Microsoft employees are doing you a disservice by not mentioning that they do not give out stock refreshers.

      So no, you will not be able to make the same over time — unless they were to substantially raise your current salary for your equivalent level, you’re guaranteed to make considerably less.
      Jul 6, 2020
    • Amazon
      sunaina

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      sunaina
      Agree with guacamoly. I went through the negotiation process (also 2.5 yoe) and the best they would do is 180k. I make 220k now.
      Jul 7, 2020
  • New
    ctty04

    New

    ctty04
    I've heard that Google is less stressful, however in my interview/team match convos at G, multiple people used the word cutthroat to describe the culture.

    That said, for both companies it probably depends on the org and team but G is probably more chill overall than FB.
    Jun 26, 2020 1
  • Google
    tWEO00

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    tWEO00
    I find it stressful. But I’m sure it varies from team to team.
    Jul 10, 2020 0
  • How are you 240k tc with 2.5 yoe? Are you not taking into account refreshers/ stock appreciation
    Jul 7, 2020 5
    • It’s low for fb. @amazon are you in seattle? If you are, then it’s ok. Even if you are not, with a 70k tc difference, which ends up being 35k after taxes, op will only have 350k more than you in 10 years. That’s an additional property in texas or something for investment. So fine you wont have that. Dont sweat it
      Jul 7, 2020
    • Amazon
      sunaina

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      sunaina
      I'm in the Bay Area haha. That's true. I knew it was low, but didn't realize it was that low.
      Jul 7, 2020