One of the most salient features of our Tech Hiring culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted.
I don't disagree with you. Not at all.
I am trying to add that once you know your business value, and realize that you could be happy with only 70% of that or something, you can have a negotiation on multiple factors, most notably for me having time to all the other things I'm interested in. And since I'm like a 5 years old who want to know everything, time is important.
I agree, that's exactly why I wouldn't have taken a risk for ending up with less personal time for 10-15% extra. And to be fair, I rejected to interview with a company who is offering 2.5x my actual salary, because I researched them and I found frightening details about the WLB there.
Money is a very important factor, but not the only one.
One of the most salient features of our Tech Hiring culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted.
I don't disagree with you. Not at all.
I am trying to add that once you know your business value, and realize that you could be happy with only 70% of that or something, you can have a negotiation on multiple factors, most notably for me having time to all the other things I'm interested in. And since I'm like a 5 years old who want to know everything, time is important.
I agree, that's exactly why I wouldn't have taken a risk for ending up with less personal time for 10-15% extra. And to be fair, I rejected to interview with a company who is offering 2.5x my actual salary, because I researched them and I found frightening details about the WLB there.
Money is a very important factor, but not the only one.
Amen