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It is generally considered as when you join FAANG you are a software developer, with tags such as SDE I or II or III. But I've heard very little about analysts/data engineers/data scientists in these companies. I am a B.Tech final year student and I'll be joining a Data Analysis startup firm in June this year. So I wanted to know about my future opportunities in FAANG companies, I want  to know if the salaries offered by these companies for such roles are similar to the Developer role and firstly do they provide opportunities for students coming from a background like mine?

Opportunities for Analysts and Data Engineers in FAANG companies

What is the probability of generating significant wealth (1-5Cr) by working at startups(Both US headquartered and India headquartered) in India? 
Is Generating wealth through ESOPS normal thing in India or very few lucky ones make such money? 
Do you know guys who have made significant money by working at startups? 
If yes, what parameters one should look for while identifying such startups?

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Or, if you can connect to someone relevant.

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So i started working with zee5 as a Smart TV developer right out of college. After about 2 years , in March 2024 , layoffs happened due the merger between Sony and Zee was called off.

So i was looking  for Software developer opportunities , after multiple rejections , hundreds of application, got a decent offer from To The New for the same position of Smart TV developer . I am also getting some raise on the previous CTC , which i am glad considering the current market situation.

So i just wanted to ask about the org To The New , how its work culture is ? Also like what are the growth prospects there ? Also since technically it provides service to other big techs.So will it be an issue if i want to switch to a better product based company.

Give your thoughts , just asking for some insights.

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So i started working with zee5 as a Smart TV developer right out of college. After about 2 years, in March 2024, layoffs happened due the merger between Sony and Zee was called off.

So i was looking for Software developer
opportunities, after multiple rejections, hundreds of application, got a decent offer from To The New for the same position of Smart TV developer. I am also getting some raise on the previous CTC, which i am glad considering the current market situation.

So i just wanted to ask about the org To The New, how its work culture is ? Also like what are the growth prospects there ? Also since technically it provides service to other big techs. 
So will it be an issue if i want to switch to a better product based company.

Give your thoughts, just asking for some insights.

There exists a 30:40:30 split where the scale indicates low to intense ambiguity of outcomes. 
It is also understood that the same is correlated deeply with the compensation that these folks earn, with the exception of top 10%ers within each job function who earn great regardless.


1. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝟯𝟬%:

About 20-30% of white collar jobs are absolutely menial that relies purely on a human in the loop model, where the role of an individual is limited to point and click on a screen. Jobs like this could be something along the lines of compliance, inventory tracking, etc. where approving a certain decision relies on a human. 

These jobs are among the most susceptible to automation, even without advanced Machine Learning. Perhaps, it's a matter of trust. People prefer human accountability over machines when it comes to decision-making, due to an intrinsic trust in humans over machines.

𝟮. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝟰𝟬%:

Around 40% of jobs fall into a middle ground: they involve interaction, file management, and value creation but remain somewhat detached from core decision-making. These roles are often found in Big4, WITCH, large MNCs, and marketing/advertising sectors, representing a standard job that offers a decent income and work-life balance, though the level of fulfilment can be debated. 

Typically, those in this category have moderate personal ambitions or high ambition with a low risk appetite. 

𝟯. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝟯𝟬%:

This is inclusive of folks who are either:
        A. Work on the cutting edge in their respective fields.
        B. Run enterprises.
        C. Work in well run companies and took exceptional risk

Almost exclusively they work/studied in STEM related fields and coupled it with smart risk taking. It also consists of folks who thrive in ambiguity and have the intellectual horsepower to drive outcomes in uncertain environments.

I posit that our positioning within this tier-list determines our outlook towards life and work.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮

What are the topics from which one can expect questions during an interview for a Database Administrator of L2 level. YOE- 2

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I just joined a semi government organisation in delhi as a Senior Graphic Designer. Prior to that I have worked for early stage startups and been a contributor to their growth story. But in my current organisation they don't like If I do things on my own or create something different from their existing designs. They even tell me what colors or font to use in designs particularly the assistant content manager who assigns work. Anything I make is rejected and replaced by their old ideas which they are following. How to deal with this?

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I have a long ass layover at this really boring airport and its driving me crazy. 

I'll go first: 
I have never been to a police station 


C'mmon folks, we are anonyumous anyway !

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Back after a break. What's the one article / report / post that you found interesting the last week?

All of last 2 weeks I have been reading blogs and articles of different sections of income tax, so a bit low on general reading. :) Here goes mine:

https://mf.whiteoakamc.com/docs/default-source/special-facilities/sip-study-by-whiteoak-capital-mf.pdf?sfvrsn=ab210e0f_4

Interesting insights on SIPs - timing, frequency etc. Share your thoughts on this!

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https://x.com/maheshperi/status/1772489350934110510?t=Ondrw6T8B_p4piYFyH703w&s=08

Good thread. Please read and give your insights in comments

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I recently cleared the interviews for a very well seed funded startup. I want to know how should I negotiate? HR has asked me to tell the expectations, how to benchmark it?

Also, how much ESOPs should I ask for? 

YOE-1.5

Salary Negotiation

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Just a random thought which popped in my mind that when you say online classes most people tend to feel uneasy due to how online classes were conducted by our traditional schools / colleges which to be very honest the faculties are technologically challenged and lack the tools or knowledge to conduct them. It was just a joke tbh. 

Now however people have that idea of online education in mind which means they are completely against online education and EdTech even though these are companies who have the knowledge and technology to conduct them well and are made for online education. 

How can we fix this mess and do you think EdTech will survive as an industry or become obsolete in India ?

Do you think traditional schools / colleges shifting to online mode during COVID messed up the EdTech space ?

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Deep thoughts!!

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In my corporate experience, I have observed two kinds of leaders - 1) A hard task master, very high on IQ but more often than not low on EQ and 2) High on EQ, above avg on IQ. I as a manager/ leader fall under 2) and usually get work done without authority but I do experience at times, some peers and reportees taking advantage of my behaviour

 In my view, anecdotally I see type 1) leaders succeed more in corporates even if it comes at the cost of facing flak/hate from directs/indirects. One of my previous managers was unpopular for his toxicity but somehow I kind of built a decent bond with him. Once over drinks and dinner, he candidly told me, I'm not here in this organization for making friends and I'm here only to get results and he did deliver on results every year.

My question is, can type 2 leaders even climb up the ladder specially where cut throat competition exists. Sometimes I do feel I need to be more like type 1 leaders obviously not at the cost of toxicity - disrespect, shouting etc. 

What are your thoughts?

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