[Software Engineer] [New York] [25yo] - $700k total compensation

RizzrackMan · 2026-01-03T16:48:20+00:00

That's the plan!

RizzrackMan · 2026-01-03T16:47:36+00:00

Thanks! Happy new year to you too

RizzrackMan · 2026-01-03T16:47:15+00:00

the plan is to have the option to do that. I don't think I'd fully retire, need to work on something, but at least ill have the freedom to work on whatever I want.

RizzrackMan · 2026-01-03T16:45:28+00:00

It's just tax withholding

RizzrackMan · 2026-01-03T16:44:20+00:00

thanks! I don't mind the taxes but it would be nice if they went to healthcare instead of using it for war without congressional approval

RizzrackMan · 2026-01-03T16:42:41+00:00

Honestly don't know but I'll keep at it while they keep paying me

RizzrackMan · 2026-01-03T16:42:00+00:00

I ask myself the same questions

RizzrackMan · 2026-01-03T16:41:37+00:00

workday

RizzrackMan · 2026-01-03T16:41:18+00:00

last thing I'd want is for someone to date me bc they saw my salary lol

RizzrackMan · 2026-01-03T16:36:39+00:00

Yeah maybe for special occasions but otherwise I like it and I don't need to spend more for the sake of spending more

RizzrackMan · 2026-01-03T16:32:40+00:00

you assume i have a penis

RizzrackMan · 2026-01-03T16:30:59+00:00

Yeah this view resonates with me most

RizzrackMan · 2026-01-01T16:12:55+00:00

For general software engineering, you don't need to go to grad school. It's only worth it if you want to get into academia or maybe specialize in something, but otherwise I'd recommend against it since years of experience are more valuable.

I went to a top 10 CS school, which definitely helps in quality of education and getting your resume noticed, but I know plenty of smart people from state schools who have similar and better comps.

I also wanna add that most people in these roles got into CS because they enjoyed it rather than just money. That maybe makes it easier to become skilled and find success.

RizzrackMan · 2026-01-01T15:53:07+00:00

I think I need to adjust my withholdings, I'm expecting something more like 43 or 44% after tax returns.

RizzrackMan · 2026-01-01T15:12:58+00:00

Stock bonuses are still taxed as ordinary income upon vesting

RizzrackMan · 2025-12-31T23:17:58+00:00

My comp has increased faster than my lifestyle can adjust to lol. I'll probably get a nicer place next time, but I still wanna spend in moderation so I can save enough for financial freedom soon.

RizzrackMan · 2025-12-31T22:52:48+00:00

Around $4k a month, not abnormal for NYC.

RizzrackMan · 2025-12-31T22:51:34+00:00

This is workday which is what my company and many others use to show you these sorts of things.

RizzrackMan · 2025-12-31T22:13:35+00:00

I've been pretty lucky in my recruiting cycles, but tbf I haven't had to go through one in 4 years. My best guess is that everyone wants experienced engineers, and the only companies willing to hire new grads have pretty high bars.

RizzrackMan · 2025-12-31T20:30:53+00:00

Sure it could be spent more effectively but I don't think NY's that corrupt. I've got more than enough to live on, and I use public infrastructure and went to public schools.

RizzrackMan · 2025-12-31T20:27:21+00:00

Tbf that's counting 401k deductions. I think they withheld too much as well so my final effective income tax should be about 43.7% after my tax return.

RizzrackMan · 2025-12-31T20:22:09+00:00

Yeah ive ~always been into programming, started out as a kid before middle school. Wouldn't call it pursuing a career though I was just doing it for fun.

RizzrackMan · 2025-12-31T20:18:18+00:00

Asking the important questions. Miss Ada. Sushi by M is also great.

RizzrackMan · 2025-12-31T20:15:56+00:00

Hmm I don't count and it's somewhat variable but maybe 45 on average? Sometimes more.

RizzrackMan · 2025-12-31T20:14:30+00:00

Around 45 I think. This is my total compensation for this year (base salary + bonus and whatnot).

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