Job Offer Thoughts...
Hey everyone,
I wanted to get some thoughts from the group.
I’m currently an SE at a smaller company making $180k OTE in a MCOL area. This is my first SE role, and I’ve been in it for about a year. I really enjoy the company and the people I work with.
I recently received an offer from Microsoft for a CSA role, which would be fully post-sales. The comp would be $210k OTE plus about $20k per year in stock.
Part of what makes it appealing is the opportunity to have Microsoft on my resume and potentially use the CSA role as a stepping stone into a TSP (Microsoft's pre-sales role) later on. At the same time, I’m a little nervous about stability given the broader big tech layoff environment.
Do you think the Microsoft name and extra $30k per year make the move worth it or should I stick with my current role and continue to grow as an SE? I’d really appreciate any insight or advice from people who’ve been in a similar position.
Thanks!