Stay as a contractor or move to Meta for a 15% pay cut? /u/LoftShot CSCQ protests reddit

Title, I am currently a contractor for a boutique company working remotely making really great money. The caveat is that contract jobs can be extremely unstable, though I have had the position for over 18 months. The offer is a Mid-Level SWE role.

Any thoughts may help, here are some of my considerations:

Pros:

– resume boost

– more engaging work, and working with more SMEs

– break back into tech (currently I am not in a tech company)

– better benefits and more vacation time

– potential for better WLB (assuming Meta SWE works ~40 hours per work, but I have read some horror stories)

Cons:

– 15% pay cut

– hybrid, in office a few days per week

– potential risk around anti-trust lawsuits that may continue under new presidency

Should I take the offer?

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r/cscareerquestions Title, I am currently a contractor for a boutique company working remotely making really great money. The caveat is that contract jobs can be extremely unstable, though I have had the position for over 18 months. The offer is a Mid-Level SWE role. Any thoughts may help, here are some of my considerations: Pros: – resume boost – more engaging work, and working with more SMEs – break back into tech (currently I am not in a tech company) – better benefits and more vacation time – potential for better WLB (assuming Meta SWE works ~40 hours per work, but I have read some horror stories) Cons: – 15% pay cut – hybrid, in office a few days per week – potential risk around anti-trust lawsuits that may continue under new presidency Should I take the offer? submitted by /u/LoftShot [link] [comments]