Once you get into a FAANG company, is it better to stay where you are or move around? I’m a dissatisfied with my current job but I have vesting stocks, work 9-5, and people to know and respect me. I am the sole provider for my family and value quality of life and stability. I have some interview requests from other FAANG companies that I know pay more but I worry about starting over. Anyone switch companies and either regret it or are glad they did?

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Have you tried exploring other roles in the same company ? Make use of the network you’ve built there so you won’t feel like you’re starting from scratch. Since you didn’t mention what your dissatisfaction with current role is about, I’m going to assume it’s the nature of work. If it’s just about money for you, wait until your stocks get fully vested and switch.

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I mean there’s more to this equation than just pay. Depending on where you’re at, it could mean a trade off elsewhere. I know I’m under-comped at google compared to some of my friends at AWS/Adobe but I don’t really care because I have nearly double the amount of free time they have and my work is more strategic.

But if you’re dissatisfied and like your company, talk to your manager and see about a role transfer. That’s why google lets people do the 20% projexts

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I'm glad I switched but it wasn't in FAANG so I can't speak from that POV. However, if you're not happy that will spill over into other areas of your life and to be the best you can be for your family is important both financially and emotionally.

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Agree with the previous posters, internal transfers are a valuable tool that you can use to help find the perfect role. You don’t need to leave the company to find something interesting to do. In fact it’s better for the company if you stay (retention of institutional knowledge, combating attrition etc.) so most companies do support internal job postings.

Depends on the person and how you like the WLB, culture, team. It obviously opens up opportunities outside the company too if it turns out its not a good fit.

Do you like your current company but not your current job? If so, try interviewing internally. If not, you’ll have to weigh work life balance vs interesting work. Amazon may offer more interesting work, but the 9-5 will probably be gone. Resting and vesting isn’t so bad if you have a family.

I'd try to stay put where you are if possible. Longevity is a value few have these days.

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