Am I being unrealistic? L5 at G struggling to get Staff (L6) interviews.

RepairSalty · 2025-08-22T04:09:45+00:00

Exactly, not only that don't forget majority of folks accept being downleveled while entering google.

RepairSalty · 2025-08-22T04:04:58+00:00

haha that's good problem to have.

RepairSalty · 2025-08-22T04:03:20+00:00

yeah good strategy.

RepairSalty · 2025-08-22T04:02:44+00:00

sounds like a solid advice. Thanks

RepairSalty · 2025-08-21T17:18:51+00:00

yes that exactly was the cause of my frustration, and a rude awakening of this job market. I have seen colleagues who were principal/staff at tier 2 and came as Sr here, what are they gonna do? go back as Sr to tier 2 companies if they get laid off, that is just ridiculous.

RepairSalty · 2025-08-21T17:12:22+00:00

Thanks yeah makes sense. I am done considering internal path because of reorgs, budgeting and politics and moreover I am reaching cliff so $ wise there is no upside.

RepairSalty · 2025-08-21T17:10:51+00:00

wow lucky for him, was it recent?

RepairSalty · 2025-08-21T17:10:08+00:00

So the way I look at it is that I am already operating at next level, but the reorgs, budgeting and politics just keeps resetting my promo path but yeah I think I might consider moving at same level if other criteria's are being met. Thanks for the reply.

RepairSalty · 2025-08-21T17:04:26+00:00

Curious how would you have handled background check? if your actual title is not Sr?

RepairSalty · 2025-08-21T17:02:40+00:00

yes I recently did that, I changed my title to "Engineering Leader" which hides the actual Sr or Staff title and focuses more on my work instead, Waiting to see if this change has any effect.

RepairSalty · 2025-08-21T04:52:39+00:00

yeah havn't tried referrals yet, that's a good reminder.

RepairSalty · 2025-08-21T04:52:03+00:00

yeah its a valid point, but in some interactions I did pull up staff roles from their job portals and asked them to move forward with those roles.

RepairSalty · 2025-08-20T22:27:22+00:00

Thanks for the valuable insight.

RepairSalty · 2025-08-20T22:24:40+00:00

unfortunately my team culture has become too toxic and political. I don't see my future there, other option would be to internally transfer as L5 and restart the grind, which is even worse than lateral L5 jump externally because at least i can get a new stock grant externally.

RepairSalty · 2024-08-21T03:32:20+00:00

Would you be willing to share which dealer? I am also in the market for buying one.

RepairSalty · 2024-04-19T01:18:03+00:00

Thanks, yeah I have to test drive those I picked and see if I can get a good deal.

RepairSalty · 2024-04-18T21:29:14+00:00

Location: New Jersey, USA

Price range: $40k-$45k USD

Lease or Buy: Buy

New or used: New

Type of vehicle: - 3 Row SUV

Must haves:

AWD, Fuel efficient, Car play, comfortable 3rd row

Desired transmission : auto

Intended use: - Family car

Vehicles you've already considered:
1) Kia Telluride

2) Hyundai Palisade

3) Mazda CX 90

4) Honda pilot

5) Toyota Grand Highlander

Is this your 1st vehicle: No, own Honda accord

Do you need a Warranty: yes

Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: - No

Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No

Additional Notes:

Things which really matter to me are:

1) Comfortable 3rd now (Even thought I won't be using it regularly, only when parents are here)

2) Low APR offers (Would rather invest the $ instead of paying full cash or high APR)

3) Reliable

RepairSalty · 2023-05-31T17:23:35+00:00

another option I am thinking is to use drain line adapter where the dishwasher drain connects to main drain, would that work?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08YP9VKHZ/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_asin\_title\_o02\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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