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SwirlyQuokka
SwirlyQuokka
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joining another company for no hike after getting laid off

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I have worked in two startups as backend engineer and here I only did the given work and didnt proactively contribute much to the products. I have been given promotion to SDE 2 without any salary hike. I recently got laid off and I feel like I am not eligible for SDE 2 interviews. I can clear dsa rounds but suck in design rounds. I got a job with same salary at a service based company and I am thinking to join and then prepare to be better at design. is it a good decision? should I join it?

YOE: 3y TC: 24L

10mo ago
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ZestyQuokka
ZestyQuokka
Stealth10mo

Good decision. It is better to focus on getting cash in month on month, than chase a mere hike

SwirlyQuokka
SwirlyQuokka
Stealth10mo

@BiryaniEnthu how did you find a freelance job? that would help make some money here in free time for me

ZestyQuokka
ZestyQuokka
Stealth10mo

@Laidoff cold reach. That's the way to get work

TwirlyWalrus
TwirlyWalrus
Razorpay10mo

Hike isn't a problem as TC is decent. The bigger problem is that service based companies might make it difficult to get the next switch at product based companies, compared to a startup.

BubblyPotato
BubblyPotato
Stealth10mo

Why so? Could you please explain, service based company vs startup? @NoCodeNoLife

TwirlyWalrus
TwirlyWalrus
Razorpay10mo

@Pingu PBC often don't want to hire from service based companies

CosmicDumpling
CosmicDumpling
InMobi10mo

Good decision. Optimise for role and brand. You’ll make money eventually

SwirlyQuokka
SwirlyQuokka
Stealth10mo

I feel very low, considering my career path has taken a hit. I also had to change my city for this new job. Any suggestions on what to do next to make my compensation 40L by the time I complete 4y

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