Would you turn down a 120K job offer?

[eLiu]

Yeah, I just turned down 5 offers that were at least 120k (including Google, lol), not even counting bonuses and equity. The sixth one though, I kept. First job too.

Software Dev in SF: FTMFW.

 

[Mixolydian]

Got an offer from a company after 2 interviews. Even though it's 10K more than what I"m making, don't feel right about the organization.

-No opportunity for management
-10 miles further away
-Sit in front of the computer coding, no business involvement...

I'm not a programmer, so no.

 

[steppinthrax]

Yeah, I just turned down 5 offers that were at least 120k (including Google, lol), not even counting bonuses and equity. The sixth one though, I kept. First job too.

Software Dev in SF: FTMFW.

120K in SF is welfare. I think you guys are in the 200K range for decent salary....

 

[KB]

Yep, pretty much, Long term I want to biz involvement...

I would be hesitant to accept it too. If you have no biz involvement then you are easily replaced, unless this is some complicated coding that very few people know. I am amazed they are willing to pay so much for someone who isn't working with the business side.

Is this iPhone/mobile development?

 

[rh71]

doesn't it suck not being able to find out the salary before going in for interviews?

 

[SunnyD]

Probably not, as it would represent a significant raise over my current position and it sounds pretty much like my current job description, which I honestly don't mind.

 

[BurnItDwn]

I am at the maximum amount of my commute tolerence. So I would only take an offer if it was worth moving for.

 

[thegimp03]

There are other things you should think about like if the new job is a promotion or whether or not you will have more opportunity to move up the ranks than you have right now. But, like someone else said, typically not worth switching jobs for a 10% raise.

 

[eLiu]

120K in SF is welfare. I think you guys are in the 200K range for decent salary....

lol, I wish. I don't know any "new grads" in SF making 200k (remember, I'm only counting first jobs out of college/grad school). Like at the place where I signed, I got the distinct sense that my base salary is the highest they've ever offered a new grad (or in my case, phd drop out) (EDIT) and it is nowhere near 200k.

Unless you count equity+bonuses? In that case, yeah the real number is closer to or beyond 200k, depending on how you valuate stock in pre-IPO companies.

 

[OCGuy]

Yep another 1%er Alert

This site has become a magnet for most of the 1%ers in the U.S. apparently.

Six figures means you are 1%? Shit I feel poor sometimes.........


Get a job.

 

[Dumac]

lol such an obvious brag thread

Should have been worded "Would you take a new job with a 9% salary increase despite blah blah blah"

That said, no. 10k (from 110) isn't worth it.

 

[Dumac]

lol, I wish. I don't know any "new grads" in SF making 200k (remember, I'm only counting first jobs out of college/grad school). Like at the place where I signed, I got the distinct sense that my base salary is the highest they've ever offered a new grad (or in my case, phd drop out).

Unless you count equity+bonuses? In that case, yeah the real number is closer to or beyond 200k, depending on how you valuate stock in pre-IPO companies.

No, I think hes just joking. 120 is high end for a new grad in SF, but definitely in the range.

200k for new grad? no

 

[eLiu]

No, I think hes just joking. 120 is high end for a new grad in SF, but definitely in the range.

200k for new grad? no

The market is getting more competitive or I'm just special. The only offer I got below 120k immediately raised theirs to 120k when I told them what my other offers were.

Also I'm dropping out of my Phd program to take a job, but I think the companies I applied to (except Google) were all offering salary as if I had the PhD already. (Google apparently has strict ranges depending on what degree you hold.) So 120 might be more reasonable for PhDs but high for undergrads if that's what you were thinking?

Yeah 200k seemed crazy high. That would be so awesome though XD

Edit: and yes I posted in this thread to brag. I aced 6 interviews. I'm proud of myself, sue me

 

[Red Squirrel]

A 1%er! Get him!!! lol

If you're already making over 100k then unless you are really unhappy with your current job there is not really any reason to move for 10k increase.

 

[Ns1]

yeah, i just turned down 5 offers that were at least 120k (including google, lol), not even counting bonuses and equity. The sixth one though, i kept. first job too.

software dev in sf: Ftmfw.

dafaq?

 

[Zeze]

120K in SF is welfare. I think you guys are in the 200K range for decent salary....

Okay, I've been trying to be reasonable in this thread. Yes, I'm aware of slight exaggerations here and there, the cost of living in SF (I'm in NYC myself), the behind-the-monitor-high-talk and so on...

120K is WELFARE IN SF? LOL

LOL.


LOL.

 

[OCGuy]

Money Rule #32: People who talk about money generally do not have money.

 

[Zeze]

Money Rule #32: People who talk about money generally do not have money.

wtf so much truth...

 

[torpid]

Coders and developers are generally treated like shit by business and management.

You seem to have worked in the wrong places. This has not been my experience. Especially not in places with Scrum or similar Agile methodologies.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Is there even decent job security in coding? I had the impression most of those jobs were being outsourced.

 

[Ns1]

Is there even decent job security in coding? I had the impression most of those jobs were being outsourced.

I will say in our company that the low level grunt stuff is outsourced offshore, but the hard shit is in-house.

 

[eLiu]

Is there even decent job security in coding? I had the impression most of those jobs were being outsourced.

Yeah, high-end software dev companies (yelp, twitter, facebook, google, palantir, dropbox, etc) are all paying out the nose for talent. There's actually a substantial shortage of smart/capable programmers right now and everyone is fighting for them. Whether or not I'll have a job in 10 yrs is a different story but it's not like any of these companies will fold in the short term. (And even if the tech 'bubble' in SF goes pop, I only barely care b/c I can always work at a DOE national laboratory.)

 

[shortylickens]

Got an offer from a company after 2 interviews. Even though it's 10K more than what I"m making, don't feel right about the organization.

-No opportunity for management
-10 miles further away
-Sit in front of the computer coding, no business involvement...

Would you put that extra money in the companies savings? Do they match your investment?

 

[mshan]

"Yeah, high-end software dev companies (yelp, twitter, facebook, google, palantir, dropbox, etc) are all paying out the nose for talent. There's actually a substantial shortage of smart/capable programmers right now and everyone is fighting for them. Whether or not I'll have a job in 10 yrs is a different story but it's not like any of these companies will fold in the short term. (And even if the tech 'bubble' in SF goes pop, I only barely care b/c I can always work at a DOE national laboratory.)"

If these companies are looking to become the next Facebook (pre-IPO private market pricing, at least for now) or Google before Google became Google, then paying out the nose for talent that might put them in position for their stock to soar over time is probably inconsequential peanuts...

 

[xanis]

If you're already making $110K, IMO, an extra $10K isn't worth it if it's going to make your life more inconvenient.