Just got my first job offer as a systems engineer. Base salary is 106k with 10k signing bonus. I have a MS and BS in engineering and have interned at the company many times. Is this a good offer? The company is located in SoCal, and I know cost of living is pretty high.

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I think 106 as a first job offer is pretty solid. But I always go on the side of caution. The old saying goes your worth as much as someone is willing to pay you but 106 is definitely solid in my opinion

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