Trying to decide if it's worthwhile to take a job at Google in the bay area. I didn't research anything about levels before hand. I have 15+ years. Started off the phone screen as L5 (which went horrible), after which they said I can do the onsite as L4 (which went great). But again they said they will only now consider me as L3. First team interview went well.

Should I relocate for effectively the same base pay but more expensive city? Is it likely I'll get promoted to L5 eventually?

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Doesn’t seem like a good deal unless you really need a big name like Google on your resume. L3 to L5 will take you quite a few years from what I’ve heard.

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From the information here it looks like a bad idea.

L3-L5 will easily take 4-5 years….

But there are plenty of other factors including Google brand on your resume, appreciation value of equity and getting a job in Bay Area which will open plenty of other high paying jobs.

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Fwiw, I got the first promo, we'll see how long the next takes. Hopefully less than the 5~6 years commented above.

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It would appear that your 15 years of experience did not build the skills that Google values.

I'd say the time to move from L3 to L5 is probably 5-6 years

Or you dont communicate well
Based on the comment you made....I'd say I'm correct

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