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Hi Guys, I am 5.5 years Java Developer and I have offer from JPMorgan Chase and Walmart .
Jpmc: 50% on current fixed + jpmc benefits Walmrat: 50% on current fixed + yearly bonus + stocks.
Please help me choose which will be better, mainly looking for brand value, work life balance and yearly hikes.
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No. Do what makes you happy and more fulfilled, especially if that’s your main priority
Agree, don't think Google is worth it if you already have big tech on your resume
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I was in your exact same boat 6 months ago. I went with the startup. Still happy with the decision. Go with your gut.
Do what you think is going to make you happy. If the start-up turns out to not be what you wanted, Google will still be there.
Do they hold it against you to turn them down?
Forgot to swap my title—I’m at Microsoft currently.
Thanks. I would be much more inclined to go to Google for the brand name, but I’m not sure it gives much more that MSFT doesn’t.
Rising Star
I think you should really trust your initial gut feeling. If you have MSFT on your CV already I’m sure you can land a job at Google in the future as well. They won’t hold a grudge.
Good luck!!
Research the reality of either choice. Startups go through many changes to the dynamics of culture. The best work is confounded by unacceptable culture. I’ve worked for great startups and if I had to pick one researchable aspect that could have identified long term viability it would be having a good conversation with the owner/leader that has most influence over your prospective department. Ask the hard questions, express your true nature and hopes. Look for signs of less than honorability as warnings. Try to establish a sense of cohesive unity as a favorable sign to succeed there.
learning and growth is all that matters (assuming you can pay the bills). you'd learn a lot at google too, but if the startup is better for you then go for it. you'll always wonder "what if" if you don't.
Great points from both of you! Yeah I think I could love going to Google eventually
Are the offers comparable? I would rather go with Google for the safety and name recognition but if you think it's not a good culture fit than the startup would probably give you the same exposure
Somewhat comparable, yeah. Not much of a huge difference although different comp structure. That would be my thought I think too, but I figure the name recognition from Microsoft already solves that issue.