Honestly I don’t mind either way. I know how much FAANG pays, funded startups who have a clue pay the same salaries but have illiquid variable comp through stoc

Honestly I don’t mind either way. I know how much FAANG pays, funded startups who have a clue pay the same salaries but have illiquid variable comp through stock. I’m OK doing startup stuff with my startup friends and working at a hyper growth stage company for less liquid comp for no other reason than I think it’s fun. Just like how some people like country music and I like heavy metal, just pure preference. Now if the company is a big company, not an interesting job, and there’s no salary listed, I’ve played that game before already. I’d rather just grind leetcode and go to Google then apply. I’d encourage everyone to figure out what kind of role and culture they’d like first, then find the job. You’ll be happier for it, and any company is more than happy to throw a bit extra money at someone who’s a perfect fit.