Current Amazon L5 with a new offer. Can I use my new offer to renegotiate my current comp?

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Current L5, about 150k base, 90k RSU, fully remote.

I have a new offer - 160k base, 15k sign on, 300k RSU. Problem is it's fully on site in the Bay Area. I'm very concerned that the cash is not enough to cover housing plus taxes on RSUs. I'm married with 15 years experience, not a recent grad with roommates for example. We don't mess with the rental market anymore.

Any advice for using this offer as leverage for a better deal in my current role? I've never done this before.

undertone · Accepted Answer

It's always tougher to re-negotiate your current salary, but Amazon does have a "dive and save" policy where they'll increase your compensation in an attempt to retain you once you say you'll leave. But I'm not sure if it's guaranteed and you'll have to legitimately be willing to walk away for them to bring it up.

19g616l0x895ya · Answer

Won’t work at Amazon, once they have you the aren’t going to negotiate, or make a diving catch counter for a remote contributor at L5, particularly off cycle,
At  least that’s the way it used to be. (I was there back in the stock is doubling every year days) I’m not sure how long you’ve been there, but if you haven’t been through a review cycle, or are on track for L6, they’ll likely wish you luck and you’ll be dead to them until you do leave.

Current Amazon L5 with a new offer. Can I use my new offer to renegotiate my current comp?

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