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I just get a 403 page instead of an article, probably because I browse via a DigitalOcean IP address. If this is enough to get me blocked, that's hilarious given that this company's product is supposed to be "anonymous work talk" - if they like anonymity so much why am I not allowed to browse from whatever IP address I like? EDIT: And furthermore, all it takes to find out if a company uses Blind is to type in the com…
TLDR the author had 2 years experience
1) Google - 140k base, 107.5k RSUs, 50k sign on, 15% bonus
2) Facebook - 160k base, 75k RSUs, 70k sign on, 10% bonus
3) Lyft - 170k base, 180k RSUs, 20k sign on
4) Dropbox - 162k base, 114k RSUs, 10k sign on
5) Airbnb - 152k base, 75k RSUs, 13.5k sign on
6) Palantir - 150k base, 51k stock options, 25k sign on, 25k bonus
Getting a 403 when trying to access the link? Anyone else having problems?
I live in the UK, to me these numbers are insane. How are these salaries at that work experience possible? Is the pay increase from then on slow? Are these salaries sustainable for the industry long term? I know experienced professionals who would be considered successful in the UK who finish their careers nowhere near this level of salary (not programmers but certainly engineers). I’m astounded.
Couple thoughts: 1) This engineer is getting offers from FB, Goog, etc. They are definitely in the top 1% of engineers in terms of interviewing ability if not in terms of engineering ability. 2) No salary increases do not slow down. A friend of mine has 4 years of experience, is a top 1-5% engineer/interviewer and had multiple offers at 350-500k. 3) Sustainable? No. This is a supply/demand issue and supply is increas…
I guess I need to move to Silicon Valley. These numbers are insane for two years and an undergrad degree. I have 32 years experience and I don't get these kinds of offers. This is either complete BS or the guy is a savant. Something smells fishy here.
But recall: $1 USD (SFO) != $1 USD (Almost anywhere else).
And there are some other downsides, you work very long hours in a company of 70%+ men. I think quality of life in South Bay for most isn't as nice as much less affluent places. It depends on your cup of tea, I guess.
https://www.nerdwallet.com/cost-of-living-calculator/compare...
There was a question on gender and race in the article comments. I am wondering how much does this play in the numbers game? Do tech companies ask this in their application process (in SF, USA anyway)? Are they even allowed to? Can they find out? Do they have recruitment teams sniffing out applicant's social media to find out? Sidenote: One of my favourite replies on the article comments: > Can you share your gender…
I'm somewhat confused by your question, but generally it's not a secret what gender someone is based on their resume/application. You may also be able to glean race from this. This information is rarely anonymized. That said, the "numbers game" doesn't really start until after you pass the on-site, and any inherent bias likely occurs more frequently there since there are more opportunities (likely a single phone scre…
Which leads me to another question - Do people use pseudonyms to increase their chances of getting through initial screening of their applications?
(Anecdote: I had a (female) business mentor many years ago who said that she had trouble getting businesses to meet with her. Until she stopped using her full name on letters to company executives. She changed her signature from 'Anna Smith' to just 'A. Smith'. She said she then started getting lots of replies addressed to 'Dear Mr. Smith'.)
I guess I need to move to Silicon Valley. These numbers are insane for two years and an undergrad degree. I have 32 years experience and I don't get these kinds of offers. This is either complete BS or the guy is a savant. Something smells fishy here.
Jesus christ, $50k as a sign on bonus. I haven't seen anything like that in Aus for that sort of experience.
If you have the flexibility, most of the companies on this list recruit regularly in Australia for roles in the US. You may need to fly state-side of an on-site but the initial round can be done in Melbourne or Sydney. Tech companies love E3 visas.
I just get a 403 page instead of an article, probably because I browse via a DigitalOcean IP address. If this is enough to get me blocked, that's hilarious given that this company's product is supposed to be "anonymous work talk" - if they like anonymity so much why am I not allowed to browse from whatever IP address I like? EDIT: And furthermore, all it takes to find out if a company uses Blind is to type in the com…
I get the same thing. It also breaks out of a google cache view. Here's archive.is: https://archive.fo/FF094