Started working LinkedIn a couple of weeks ago as a contractor but just got reached out by Microsoft for a Sr PM position and passed the initial interview with the Hiring Manager. Now I’m booked for the final round of interviews and I don’t know how to feel.
I really like my current team but being a contractor I get no benefits.
If offered a position, would you take it and not look back?
Any cons at all to leave LinkedIn only a couple of weeks after joining?

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You have to do what’s best for you and your future!!

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No decision to make now. Kill the interview, get the offer. Then leave and never look back. FTE position has many more benefits vs TVC

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++ to take it

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Definitely a go for it opportunity but always look for what matters you the most priority wise. Sometimes it’s very hard to leave a comforting job and current role so vet it carefully… it really doesn’t matter whether the new is a FAANG or a small start up as ultimately WLB and priorities supersedes over everything. Given you are in contracting job a FTE seems more secure job here !!

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Take it!

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Always forward never backward, go take the offer and move on!

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Can I DM you to ask about the interview process? I’m pretty interested to hear your experience

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Sure, send away!

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LFG!

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I would take it in a heartbeat

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LinkedIn is a Microsoft property, so it is likely that moves like this are expected.

Is there an opportunity to convert to employee at LinkedIn? Benefits are a big thing to go without, and you sound comfortable with your spot otherwise. If MSFT is making an offer elsewhere then there may be an opportunity for a similar offer staying within LI.

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Congratulations. Take it and don't look back.

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Contractor gigs are temporary. If it’s the right full time role, then take it. Congratulations!

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How many years of experience do you have?

100% Take the Microsoft FTE role. Excellent pay, benifits, learning environment - stocks, and a great name on your CV. (and they own LinkedIn, so you can go work there as a FTE later if you really want to). Loved my Microsoft years... excellent experience.

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BTW, LinkedIn is Microsoft, so there might be internal regulations preventing you from doing it.

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