Move from Google - Meta

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I am already at Google. I am quite close to accepting an offer from Meta. However, I'm still unsure if this is the right decision. Some things to note:

Moving from L to L+1
Comp is generally better

I love the team and work I do at Google. Only reason I have considered the move is the hurdles with going to L+1 internally and want for a higher pay. It seems that it will at-least take 18 months to get there. Also my org has become quite hectic and I do almost 55 hours every week. Thus. thought I might as well do it for Meta where I get paid more.

Given the looming threat of a recession and Meta's recent performance based layoffs and culture shift is this the right move? Should I stay put at Google where I've been for half a decade? What are some downsides of leaving Google for Meta?

How does annual equity refreshers and salary increments compare between the two for those who have done similar transfers?

theras · Accepted Answer

Yeah, you'll probably get a comp bump going to Meta—but honestly, the trade-offs might not be worth it unless the pay is way higher. Meta’s culture post-layoffs has shifted hard: more pressure, more micro-tracking, less margin for error. It's very much a "prove you're worth keeping" vibe now.

Leaving Google means giving up a ton—internal mobility, brand stability, solid perks, and generally a less cutthroat environment. People underestimate how much smoother life is when you're not constantly in performance review survival mode. If you're already working 55 hrs, ask yourself: do you want that plus the stress of adapting to Meta's new culture?

defaanged · Answer

Honestly, moving to Meta might make sense if the pay bump is significant enough to justify the switch—but otherwise, it’s probably more of a lateral move than a huge step up. You're going from L to L+1, sure, but Meta's culture right now is very output-focused with tighter performance pressure, especially after all the layoffs.

If you're already doing 55-hour weeks, Meta might not feel all that different, and it’s worth considering if the change is really going to improve your day-to-day or just give you a bit more comp to do the same grind. Unless the offer is meaningfully better in terms of comp or growth, sticking with Google and trying to hit L+1 internally might still be the better long-term bet—especially if you already like your work and team.

TenuredGeek · Answer

It seems I'm in the minority here, but I'd recommend staying due to the market. Although layoffs can hit anyone unexpectedly, I'd argue that the chance of getting laid off is smaller at a company you've been with for half a decade compared to a company you've only just started at.

Then again, considering the seemingly random nature of some layoffs, it could be that it doesn't matter where you are. Is the increase in comp that significant? If you're leaving like 100k on the table by not taking the offer then yeah take it for sure, but I'd proceed with caution because of the market conditions.

rpcpl0x · Answer

Grass is always greener :)

Move from Google -> Meta

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