Should I leave Microsoft FTE for Contract?

Microsoft / Eng
MG88

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MG88
Sep 28, 2021 15 Comments

Should I leave Microsoft FTE for a contract Sr Position

MSFT Support Escalation Engineer- TC = $121,000
Contract 12 Month Sr. Azure Detection Engineer = $195K

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  • Isnt there some catch with contract positions where you lose a lot of the pay from taxes and the lack of other benefits like yearly bonus, stock bonus, 401k match, vacation days, etc
    Sep 28, 2021 0
  • Not a wise move imo. Instead you can try to move within MSFT, for example to CSA team. Even if you move laterally w/o promotion, CSA role will have sales bonus on top of basic salary. Easier to move to FAANG later if you stay.
    Sep 28, 2021 2
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    Glinda

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    Glinda
    It is not a smart move to go from FTE to contractor as you will lose RSUs, RRSP match, vacation days, etc.

    If you do decide to make a move, in Canada you do not have to worry about basic healthcare, although you will lose your supplemental insurance.
    Sep 28, 2021 0
  • Microsoft / Eng
    BigTech88

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    BigTech88
    So for this position I’d be W2 with full benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick Days. No 401K or stick options or bonuses unfortunately. I’d work directly with the recruiting firm
    Sep 28, 2021 0
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    washtub

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    Got my 🧠 on my💰and my💰on my 🧠.
    washtub
    That is not a smart move. Why don’t you go to another department within Microsoft? Or, interview at another FAANGMULA?
    Sep 28, 2021 2
    • I agree with him op. Like my 3-5 year goal is literally to eventually get into microsoft. Youre at an amazing company with some badass department. Move around to another team
      Sep 28, 2021
    • Microsoft / Eng
      BigTech88

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      BigTech88
      Appreciate it guys! Probably will with move to another team or Google next. Going to just chill and reap the benefits with MSFT for now
      Sep 28, 2021