Ok. So after a lot of back and forth, I have an offer from Microsoft . But the Level in the offer is Level 62. As much as I remember, I interviewed for Level 63 Lead solution architect role. They have already made it clear they can't match my salary (infact they are offering me 25% less than my existing) and now they say the Level for this role has always been 62. I don't think it's worth accepting it. I have 15 years experience. Any thoughts? Is it ok to accept at level 62?

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If it's the UK 62 is a decent level, but why would you want to take a pay cut unless you like Microsoft that much.

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Agreed, That's why I am in double minds.

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I ended up not accepting the offer. It was low on salary and level for me.

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It was the right decision. They can do better!

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Yeah 61 and 62 are not senior levels and also explains why they couldn’t match your salary. I personally wouldn’t take a paycut or a demotion (since it says you’re a principal now) but I don’t know your situation…if your current job is really toxic or there are other problems it could still be a good idea to take the offer and keep interviewing.

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My current job is fine. I am just thinking if I should let go of the opportunity to join Microsoft. But taking a pay cut as well as a level cut makes the offer totally unattractive for me to leave my current job. I want to put my foot down that I will not join unless I get a level 63.

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Different countries have different levels. I was a 62 in Canada which is a 64 in the US. Just make sure the data you’re looking at reflects the country you’re in.

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I am in UK. Is the level 62 a senior level in UK?

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