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Cost-of-living adjustment when moving LCOL → MCOL
Company offered 8% bump; market data said 18%. Used Levels.fyi + Glassdoor band to counter. Settled 14%.
4 months ago
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Comp, equity, and leveling — share responsibly.
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SF mid-level backend TC breakdown 2026
Base 185 / RSU 80k/4yr / bonus 15%. Series C, not FAANG. Negotiated +12k base after competing offer.
3 months ago
Remote EU contractor vs US W2 — tax reality check
Not tax advice—but accountant fees + double compliance ate savings. Your mileage varies wildly by country.
4 months ago
Equity refresh after promotion — push for it
Got title bump without refresh until I asked. Policy existed; nobody volunteered it.
4 months ago
Design vs eng comp bands at same level — your experience?
Design IC3 matched eng IC3 base at our shop but RSU pool differed. Curious about market norms.