Take a non-FAANG job or grind further

Question

I was offered an L6 position at a non-FAANG company (public) in the Bay area that pays close to L5 level at a FAANG - 255K TC.Should I take the job or continue grinding leetcode to try to get into FAANG? Biggest reservation I have with taking the job, is that any new position has a learning curve, and before I establish myself I won't be able to interview for another year or so.I'm able to land senior roles at non-FAAANG companies as I am good at behavioral and systems design interviews (due to 9+y of experience) but not great at coding based algorithm questions, though I am getting better.Champagne problems I know, but it is a pretty important decision to make.

theandrewbailey · Accepted Answer

Would this non-FAANG position be an improvement over where you are now? You didn't give any details about your current position.Is it your dream to work at a FAANG? Or is it only to impress people?

austincheney · Answer

Forget the fashion of FAANG and instead apply all other rational considerations to make the best decision that fits your personal condition.

yuppie_scum · Answer

255k is a lot of damn money even in the bay. Go take it and live a fabulous life. Who gives a crap about FAANG if you&rsquo;re getting paid.

Take a non-FAANG job or grind further

Would this non-FAANG position be an improvement over where you are now? You didn't give any details about your current position.
Is it your dream to work at a FAANG? Or is it only to impress people?

Forget the fashion of FAANG and instead apply all other rational considerations to make the best decision that fits your personal condition.

255k is a lot of damn money even in the bay. Go take it and live a fabulous life. Who gives a crap about FAANG if you’re getting paid.