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Please evaluate this initial offer for Apple ICT3. I think I was low balled, but I want to take more opinions. Currently Sr. MTS at VMware, received Apple ICT3. I was expecting to get to ICT4 but seems like team thinks upper end of ICT3 is more apt. Also, I think it is because I don’t have any counter offers yet.
Received offer
Base: 185k
Sign on: 40k
RSU: 160k/4 years (Here is where I think it is low)
Location: Cupertino,CA
Current TC
229k
YOE: 3.5 years US / 6.5 overall(similar roles)
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How different is this from your other project management jobs?
The only way I succeed in my roles is having folks that I can ask questions. Do you have counterparts that you can bounce ideas off or someone a bit higher in the organization that could be a mentor?
One coworker has a line he uses for when he is new to the project or role: “I’m fairly new to this current role, can you help me understand this better”.
One thing I have noticed is if I’m struggling or floundering, I’m probably not the only one. It usually comes down to folks using the same words, but not the same definitions.
So with my co-project folks - can we meet for an hour to talk through process (or whatever I’m struggling with)? I need some clarity to make sure we are using the same definitions when we are talking.
personally, It sounds like you are in the early stages of getting things started and bumps like this are expected. And if your company is a healthy one - asking for help is welcome and expected.