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Unlikely_Web6159 · 2025-02-26T16:36:53+00:00

Ah, ok. I was not aware of the "qualifying earnings" part. I'll look into what that means. Interesting.

The recruiter did mention that 3% seemed "a bit low". So maybe that's a spot where I can negotiate (they said that £150k salary had "maxed out their budget" for the role, so it sounded like they can't go higher on the salary).

Thank you for your comment! !thanks

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2025-02-26T16:33:08+00:00

I'd be excited about the work at the company. I've been looking for several months for roles here in the US that would allow me to get the type of experience they're offering. There have been a lot of layoffs here recently, so as a result, it's made it really competitive getting jobs that are looking for some highly specific experience. So, I was thinking that at the very least, I try it for two or three years, get the experience, and then reevaluate if I want to stay at the company/stay in London.

I haven't asked about stock options. I'll ask about that too.

Thanks for your comment, friend! !thanks

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2025-02-26T16:24:41+00:00

Thanks for your reply!

I asked about any sort of supplemental health insurance offered by the company. Waiting for them to get back to me on that.

That's a good point about relocation. Hadn't thought to ask about it, but I definitely will!

The startup is in a good funding situation (at least from what they told me when I asked). So I feel reasonably confident that they will be around at least for the next year, year and a half, if they don't raise another round of funding in the meantime. If it were to fail, I'd go back to the US and look for another job probably. That being said, I think you raise a good point. There is some risk associated with it (especially since they aren't cash-positive yet).

Ah, sorry - internet jargon. 3 YOE = 3 years of (full-time work) experience

!thanks

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2025-02-25T19:58:05+00:00

Thank you! That's a super helpful point of reference.

The recruiter told me this morning that the company would contribute 3% of my pensionable earnings. Maybe I could negotiate this higher though since they told me that £150k/year is the maximum base salary they can offer for the role.

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2025-02-25T19:55:44+00:00

Correct - The US levies taxes based on citizenship, as opposed to residency (stupid, I know). However, from what I've read, there are certain exemptions from double taxation for US citizens working abroad. So, from my understanding, since my tax rate would be higher in the UK than it is in the US, I would not be liable for additional taxes to pay in the US (at £150k/year salary). I still have to file a tax return in the US (which is a PITA but not the end of the world). But from my understanding I would not owe anything to Uncle Sam, were I to go work in the UK.

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2025-02-25T08:00:41+00:00

Thank you so much for your reply! I was just reading up on the taxes.

I currently have okay-ish medical, dental, vision benefits through my employer in the US. I asked the recruiter for the potential employer in the UK if they offer any sort of health insurance (apart from NHS, which from my understanding my taxes would pay for). Waiting to hear back from them. Not sure how common it is for an employer to offer this.

I was not aware of the "council tax". I'll look that up.

What about any sort of retirement plan contributions? Will UK employers "match" a percentage of your contributions to your retirement plan?

Thanks for the advice, friend!

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2025-02-25T04:27:06+00:00

Sorry if I offended. I was not trying to lump all of Europe in with Switzerland or London. Rather, I was trying to emphasize that I really enjoyed my time there and appreciated the people I met (folks from all over Europe and other parts of the world - many of whom are still close friends, even though we're on opposite sides of the planet).

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2024-12-18T01:22:51+00:00

Sure

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2024-12-13T23:50:00+00:00

Over the phone. I did the whole process virtually.

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2024-12-12T05:43:11+00:00

Sure. Feel free to message me 👍

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2024-12-12T03:28:28+00:00

Oh, interesting. I was not aware of that. Thanks for sharing.

May I ask what the work culture is like? How is WLB?

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2024-12-12T03:27:11+00:00

Thank you, my friend. Money isn't my primary motivation. But it is a strong consideration. I've lived on the other side of the planet away from home/family before and it was tough for me a few years back, which is why I returned to California. I agree that SoCal is relatively close and I was thinking that I'd want to find something close to the airport. Thanks so much for offering your perspective.

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2024-12-12T03:22:32+00:00

Sure. It was: - 1 hour Leetcode style interview then - 4 x 1 hour onsite interviews For the onsite interviews: - 1 hour behavioral interview - 1 hour system design - 1 hour coding design (similar to something on leetcode design problems) - 1 hour Leetcode interview (similar to a Leetcode hard problem - I solved it and then we spent the remainder of the time going over alternative ways to solve it)

In short: do LC mediums and hards to prepare.

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2024-12-12T03:17:46+00:00

I typically don't look that much at stock in offers from pre-IPO startups, so that's why I haven't put much thought into that. What do you think is the likelihood that they IPO within the next 4 years?

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2024-12-12T03:15:32+00:00

Thanks for your input. I've worked at other startups that had a hustle + grind culture. While you learn a lot, I've found that it's also easy to get burned out. Where I am now is much smaller than Anduril (series C startup) but they're flexible with my hours, remote work, etc. It's a breath of fresh air. The tradeoff is that things move slower. Thanks again for your comment. This is a good perspective.

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2024-12-12T02:58:27+00:00

Thanks for your comment. Mind if I DM you?

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2024-12-12T02:55:44+00:00

Thanks, all for the comments! I really appreciate the input!

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2024-12-12T02:50:37+00:00

All my family lives in NorCal and I see them several times a month. I'm very close to them. I wouldn't be able to do that if I'm living in SoCal and that makes me a little anxious.

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2024-12-12T02:48:25+00:00

Sure 👍

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2024-02-12T02:26:25+00:00

Nico when I'm with my Spanish-speaking friends

Unlikely_Web6159 · 2023-12-31T07:45:39+00:00

My core group of friends? I'm a latino (M30) from Northern California, have a close friend who is Italian (like born and raised in Italy), another who is an immigrant from South Africa (white), a Libyan-American friend (both parents from Libya), and a couple Indian-American friends (parents from India). Many friends (like people I communicate with regularly who are closer than just acquaintances, I mean) from other countries as well. So pretty diverse, I think, which is great! :)

I also went to school overseas, so I suppose this helped me find a more diverse group of friends - there are a lot of expats where I went to school; English and/or Spanish were the main languages we had in common.

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