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Is Google the end game?
I’ve put myself up for L4 promo this cycle. Assuming I get it, what would be the best next steps to optimize for long-term growth/TC?
My understanding is that L5->L6 is extremely painful at Google. It may be easier to leave for a handful of years and gain managerial experience before returning.
L4->L5 is less challenging; however, I’m under the impression I can do this quicker at another company (if I leave after being freshly promo’d) AND get higher TC.
TC: 270K
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For additional context, I’ve been mostly applying for grow postings. I’ll interview with some SWE HMs and of the ones I did they will just tell me to apply for the google developer academy. For UXE, I generally don’t meet with a HM and get rejected. I have asked my 20% project about this as well and they don’t have headcount. I’m not sure if there’s another place I should look?
IMO if your goal is to switch to SWE / UXE and G isn’t providing you that opportunity, take it where you can. You can always get a couple of years experience and rejoin Google in the future.