Thread regarding Intel Corp. layoffs

So, for those of you that want to compare notes. I just got a mobile development job in Los Angeles, CA.

Senior software engineer 12 years of experience, mobile software development on Android (primary), with a little crossover to iOS if needed. Small 150 person company.

Base salary $168,500. Bonus tied to company performance, maximum eligible amount 15% base (company is currently profitable). ISO stock grants which i have no idea how to value, since company is not public. 6% matching 401k. $0 monthly insurance premium for individual, $50/month for family. $300 deductible for medical. 10% copay up to a maximum of $2000 out if pocket expenses annually. Standard vision and dental. Gym membership reimbursement up to $50/month. Cell phone expense reimbursement $70/month ans new phone every major android o/s release (for development).

I don't know about LA. I'd rather be in Silicon Valley. But the seems pretty good even relative to what my friends have been seeing in the bay area. Perhaps, the exceptions are Google and Facebook offers.

Thoughts?

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Post ID: @OP+HipIEb2

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@HipIEb2-sph. Actually, I'm more interested in taking my ISP and buying gold bullion. Seems like it's doing a lot better than buying a car, especially this year. $1050/ounce to about $1300/ounce in 4 months. I'm not complaining.

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Post ID: @tfr+HipIEb2

Lol, $168k for a senior software engineer? In Oregon, does not exist. In the Bay Area. That's average at best. Not sure about L.A., though it's not exactly cheap to live in L.A. either.

Now that you have an offer, use it as leverage to grab another few. If they are pushing you to accept, just accept it the last day. And if you find something better, you can always say, I've changed my mind...

(yeah, you might burn a bridge, but if it's a small startup, who cares, chances are they aren't going to be around in 2-3 years anyway, and they definitely aren't going to remember you.)

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Post ID: @xxz+HipIEb2

what grade did you leave at Intel and pay?

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Post ID: @gxk+HipIEb2

Yeah, you have to live in LA. LOL

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Post ID: @tan+HipIEb2

Los Angeles traffic sucks worst than the bay area. A lot better pay too. It is hotter than thr bay area but i would consider it

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Post ID: @ico+HipIEb2

Congrats dude. I woukd Take it. Si valley us overrated and overrun

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Post ID: @lcs+HipIEb2

How's it compare to Intel pay? Seems similar

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Post ID: @tar+HipIEb2

So happy for you. Get a new car with your ISP! And enjoy.

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Post ID: @sph+HipIEb2

Congrats. This is a welcome news with all the doom and gloom news. Keep it up guys and PLEASE post your success story to encourage the other job seekers. So happy for you. Cheers!!!

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Post ID: @htv+HipIEb2

I've lived in LA. There is lots of variation in the surrounding cities/towns. Some are definitely better than others.

And the 405 is awful. Avoid routine commute on this disaster at all costs.

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Post ID: @ewr+HipIEb2

nice!

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