Currently SWE2 at msft. Getting offer from Tmobile for principal engg.
TC is almost similar for the year 2025. Tmobile appraisal happens in january, so missing it decreases the TC. TC will increase in 2026 by 30-40k.
Microsoft has better benefits. Tmobile has better base pay.
The current manager says he has applied for promo but not sure if it will be approved. I got good rewards past year. Also, a little concerned after recent layoffs. I have been at same level now since > 3 years. They just keep giving excuses for my promo. People with half the YOE are at higher level at msft. Vs. I will lead a new product at Tmobile.
Already hit the cliff at msft last year.
I am unable to decide whether to switch. A little scared if I will succeed at principal level(imposter syndrome)
Looking for opinions. Only reason I didn’t decline is the principal engg level, which will fix my career trajectory.
YOE at microsoft 6. Total YOE 9.
Current Tc – 220k including benefits.
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r/cscareerquestions Currently SWE2 at msft. Getting offer from Tmobile for principal engg. TC is almost similar for the year 2025. Tmobile appraisal happens in january, so missing it decreases the TC. TC will increase in 2026 by 30-40k. Microsoft has better benefits. Tmobile has better base pay. The current manager says he has applied for promo but not sure if it will be approved. I got good rewards past year. Also, a little concerned after recent layoffs. I have been at same level now since > 3 years. They just keep giving excuses for my promo. People with half the YOE are at higher level at msft. Vs. I will lead a new product at Tmobile. Already hit the cliff at msft last year. I am unable to decide whether to switch. A little scared if I will succeed at principal level(imposter syndrome) Looking for opinions. Only reason I didn’t decline is the principal engg level, which will fix my career trajectory. YOE at microsoft 6. Total YOE 9. Current Tc – 220k including benefits. submitted by /u/Mean-Fruit [link] [comments]
Currently SWE2 at msft. Getting offer from Tmobile for principal engg.
TC is almost similar for the year 2025. Tmobile appraisal happens in january, so missing it decreases the TC. TC will increase in 2026 by 30-40k.
Microsoft has better benefits. Tmobile has better base pay.
The current manager says he has applied for promo but not sure if it will be approved. I got good rewards past year. Also, a little concerned after recent layoffs. I have been at same level now since > 3 years. They just keep giving excuses for my promo. People with half the YOE are at higher level at msft. Vs. I will lead a new product at Tmobile.
Already hit the cliff at msft last year.
I am unable to decide whether to switch. A little scared if I will succeed at principal level(imposter syndrome)
Looking for opinions. Only reason I didn’t decline is the principal engg level, which will fix my career trajectory.
YOE at microsoft 6. Total YOE 9.
Current Tc – 220k including benefits.
submitted by /u/Mean-Fruit
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