I'm negotiating an offer from Google at L6 in EU. The problem is that due to tax difference, higher cost of living and the fact that I own housing in my current city but would have to rent in the new location, there isn't a sure financial upside. I've worked almost exclusively in smaller companies (<100 people) until now (I co-founded one of them previously). No recognizable brands. I'm paid only cash (and a small bonus). The work-life balance is very good.
The main costs come from having kids (childcare, at least 2 - 3 bedroom apt). But that's also the reason I'm considering the change now. We've wanted to live abroad for some time but never got to realize it. As the kids grow older, I imagine it will be harder for them to adapt - in both directions, i.e. when moving there and back a few years later.
From the outside, Google engineering with bespoke tools seemed almost magical. So I'd treat it as a learning experience. I'd like to hear mostly from Googlers and Xooglers how much can one learn on the job. What's not accessible in startups? Do you feel you gain experience on which you can build later?
The main costs come from having kids (childcare, at least 2 - 3 bedroom apt). But that's also the reason I'm considering the change now. We've wanted to live abroad for some time but never got to realize it. As the kids grow older, I imagine it will be harder for them to adapt - in both directions, i.e. when moving there and back a few years later.
From the outside, Google engineering with bespoke tools seemed almost magical. So I'd treat it as a learning experience. I'd like to hear mostly from Googlers and Xooglers how much can one learn on the job. What's not accessible in startups? Do you feel you gain experience on which you can build later?