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Hello ZSers,
I have been shortlisted for AC role and my HR discussion is scheduled next week.
1. Need some insights on the maximum and minimum ctc (fixed and variable) that can be offered for 3 yoe (all relevant) . My current ctc is 7.2 (6.5 fixed) . Tech stack - Big data and AWS developer.
2. Is there any joining bonus. If yes , what should be the ask.
Any inputs will be very helpful for me to go with my expectations to the HR. Thanks!
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I would take it over a boutique. Comp / perks (kids schooling + housing) / WLB are great. It’s a relatively dead end job though as Samsung favors Koreans for leadership positions.
Lots of negative reviews online scares me...
Had a classmate that did it. Two years was good but then required to move to BU (small number of people stays at GSG) which can be tricky for location and culture standpoint. Overall it was a good experience but not long term career really and exits if you want to leave Korea really depended on his networking / connections.
I went to insead and had classmates who went there. Almost every single one has left, generally horror stories.
Constant grind, extreme culture shock to their working environment, and significant preferential treatment to Koreans.
Their exits were fine. Nothing amazing tbh. And they didn’t get the consulting exit “level bump” either, so actually ended up being behind many classmates who chose consulting.
Never work for a Korean company unless you are part of the chaebol which you are not
What’s the comp?
~200k usd with housing perks etc.
Rising Star
Knew M7 classmates who chose GSG over MBB. International exp is a pretty much a req
Do you know how are they liking it so far?
I think it’s just a 2 year stint post mba and poof!
Rising Star
My friend works there now and he works max 40 hours a week, with a 1.5 hour lunch break. Says the work is interesting too
Any thoughts from your friend about career progression or exit opportunities? Has an offer from them