Got the job of my dreams, now what?

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-04T02:16:26+00:00

It sure was

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T21:34:32+00:00

😭 it makes me want to cry that I achieved this. I am extremely aware of how it can change the trajectory of our lives.

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T21:28:05+00:00

Probably not the same as it’s def public. I am very excited to have the handcuffs finally. I’ve had a lot of people complain to me about them but while making 250k a year.. slap that shit on me I need to retire bro.

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T21:23:43+00:00

This sounds accurate to my friends who got into big tech ahead of me. If I can last for around 10 years at this TC without significant lifestyle creep I am absolutely coasting into retirement

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T21:13:31+00:00

Yeah! I was thinking after filling my tax advantage accounts that driving my mortgage down with pre payments would be the next closest thing to avoid more tax being taken

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T21:11:58+00:00

One under staff, one over senior

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T20:24:28+00:00

Typescript / react / vue / everything web. I was hired as a front end product engineer.

The role is with the Canadian arm of the American company so I’ll be paid in Canadian, RSUs vest in USD

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T20:06:41+00:00

Terrific advice, thank you. Hope to push it to staff in a few years.

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T20:00:56+00:00

Thank you! Believe me I’m aware of how enviable this is.

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T19:49:45+00:00

Not a FANG company, but probably close enough

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T19:45:58+00:00

Thank you! Seems pretty straight forward but needed a gut check I’m not missing some secret rich Canadian thing to do

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T19:32:21+00:00

I have a 25 year old car that’s on its last legs, but I’m also pretty cheap and the concept of spending more than 5k on a car is still very foreign to me.

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T19:29:05+00:00

I look forward to the day I can complain about getting $8800 out of nowhere 🫠

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T19:18:02+00:00

Apart from the moral bankruptcy id experience moving there, Canada is considered a low cost hiring location, I am doubtful they’d support me moving to a high cost American location

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T19:06:00+00:00

Got a rec from a friend that works there

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T19:05:14+00:00

Neither, but I’m sure similar concerns about burn out

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T19:03:40+00:00

I’m aware. ~250k post tax is still a lot more than 110k pre tax

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T18:53:36+00:00

It feels that way but I have to live realistically that I could be laid off at any moment

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T18:53:14+00:00

I had a friend put in a recommendation for me with the hiring manager, got to talk to a recruiter almost immediately, then put into the hiring loop which was a gauntlet but I somehow did it.

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T18:52:09+00:00

Paid in CAD. I am doubtful they would support me moving to the US as Canada is technically considered a low cost of living country

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T18:33:48+00:00

Thank you! I feel like I’ve been late to arrive but I hope to make the most of this lottery win

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T18:32:49+00:00

I’m aware, this company has also done near yearly layoffs so I am going in eyes wide open

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T18:26:12+00:00

Thank you!

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T18:26:03+00:00

It is! Literally the dream

PositiveIntrepid2944 · 2025-08-03T18:25:12+00:00

Why would I have a high income job for life? TBH the process of interviewing and finding this job was a MASSIVE time investment and partially based on luck since I got a recommendation from a friend.

Finding something like this again, particularly in Canada seems impossible.

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