JazzyPickle
JazzyPickle

Received an offer from Microsoft

Need help in deciding how can I negotiate on the numbers. Fixed- 32LPA Stocks- 65000 usd over 4 years (13L for first year) Joining- 3L Relocation- 3L

Current TC- 40LPA fixed, 12lpa esops (Fantasy sports company)

Other Offer in hand from a startup (sass b2b) Fixed- 43.5LPA Variable- 4.5LPA Esops- 1Cr over 4 years

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SnoozyNarwhal
SnoozyNarwhal

You should go for Microsoft even if it isn't optimal at the moment in terms of cash component. In the long run this will pay off by opening a lot more doors in tier1 and FAANG companies or you might get chance to also move onsite to US where you can earn a lot more. ESOPs have no value until the startups make an exit - where the odds are highly against you. Probability would be less than 1%. I've worked with multiple startups and learnt this the hard way. Also as you move up the levels, it gets increasingly more competitive to get into tier1 companies. So get into it while you can.. and think of long term than short term salary deficit. It will pay off..

JazzyPenguin
JazzyPenguin

Same here. I have been in startups where the org would not honour your esops, or have some or the other issue. On the other hand MSFT being a public company you have that advantage.

Moreover, unless the startup is in high growth stage, then you could consider

BouncyPancake
BouncyPancake

How was the interview process? Leetcode? How did you prepared for it

JazzyPickle
JazzyPickle

On and off leetcode to stay in touch. Interview- had 1 codility test and 3 interviews(DSA, LLD, HLD) along with 1 AA round(Hiring manager)

FuzzyDonut
FuzzyDonut

How many yoe?

CosmicDumpling
CosmicDumpling

Microsoft won’t negotiate.

FuzzyNarwhal
FuzzyNarwhal

Can any one explain this salary structure. I am kinda new to IT.

JumpyTaco
JumpyTaco

Fixed = Actual Cash company paid you before tax Variable = Cash Company will pay basis your performance and company’s performance ESOP = Stock Options so that you can sell stocks to make money

SqueakyWalrus
SqueakyWalrus
Student7mo

Bhai harness me ref krva skta h kya?

JazzyPickle
JazzyPickle

Haan

SqueakyWalrus
SqueakyWalrus
Student7mo

But oh boi you've 19 grapes how you gonna get my DM?

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