They sure are, 185k used to be unheard of for me but Im letting recruiters know that’s what it’ll take for me to leave my current role. In the meanwhile im getting experience in k8s, python, tf, CI/CDBrehs I just wanted to say If there is one thing you should do right now if you haven't been on an interview in awhile start applying and see what else is out there...
These companies are throwing the fukking bag at the moment. Whatever number you think is asking too much I can guarantee it's too little. I legit cant believe some of these numbers recruiters are hitting me with on linkedin right now
. Fully remote roles doing the exact same shyt i'm doing now (neteng/cloud) with huge pay jumps. And if you know any/all of the following (terraform/python/k8's) its like a cheat code to more bread
My current company is about to get the bushes within the next 3 months at this rate.
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Black employees make up just 7.4% of the tech workforce—these nonprofits are working to change that
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Not if we start hiring and working for each other. You can work for these white companies to gain experience. And then go into business for yourself.Tech really is the master plan to get all black folks good jobs but I’m afraid it’s too late for the majority to change their hustle and mindset
Uno Venova
Your honor, I was merely capping.
I can’t wait until I’m interviewing nikkas and I already know who I’m putting my hat in for when I see my brothers & sisters
GollyImGully
Too many wavy women, gotta log outta IG
Facts I never in my life thought I'd get to this level throwing out 180k,190k,200k numbers and these fukkers ain't even flinching
Tech really is the master plan to get all black folks good jobs but I’m afraid it’s too late for the majority to change their hustle and mindset
Honestly tech truly is the way for us. As long as you have a work ethic you literally cannot fail in this field. Stick to a plan, job hop, learn in demand skills and you will be set very quickly. I try to tell people how to do it and for whatever reason they think im lying or its just too hard
. I feel like introducing tech into our communities very early on will help get us into the door. At least to develop an interest in it.The real key though like you said is taking these 6fig salaries and investing in a business/hustle that allows you to bring in another income so your not only relying on that 9-5 money. I learned that later than I should but for anyone just getting into the field (especially if their young) I always preach that to them.
I can’t wait until I’m interviewing nikkas and I already know who I’m putting my hat in for when I see my brothers & sisters
I had a zoom interview for a fintech company here in the city earlier this month and it was with a breh from the UK. Soon as we saw each other on the zoom we immediately cut the corporate bullshyt out and was just talking shyt
. I would have gotten the job but I straight up told him Im not doing support work and coming into the office 3 days a week while this nikka is sitting back in the UK remote 
. They had a small staff so guys had to wear multiple hats but I just wanted interested in doing that. They were dropping a bag too UK Breh: What will it take to get you here?
Me: I need 185k plus a signing bonus
Him:
ok, but you'd have to come in the office somedays and do some support
Me:
StretfordRed
Afro-European
Passed my GSE entrance exam earlier this week. Looking to get my full GSE cert by end of summer...going to be a long one though
I think after this, I will probably do no more certs and just chill. Expecting a baby in September and wouldn't want to start any formal training again.
I think after this, I will probably do no more certs and just chill. Expecting a baby in September and wouldn't want to start any formal training again.
GollyImGully
Too many wavy women, gotta log outta IG
give us the game then, how and where should we go to get these 300k offers? From my experience i have only seen hedgefunds/fintech companies give base salaries that high
Uno Venova
Your honor, I was merely capping.
I might throw this new Airline job in the bushes if this goes through
target tech companies with market cap between 2bil - 1 tril. When they ask for your current comp. Tell them it’s between 250k - 325k - Do your due diligence. Use levels.fyi, blind, and fishbowl to figure out which positions pay that much.
I’m needing to get my weight up before I can expect to land one of those 300k roles. When they’re paying like that it’s reasonable to expect a code challenge interview and I hadn’t been very good at those tbh
Uno Venova
Your honor, I was merely capping.
If I can land this remote role, as my first real full time gig ever in IT with so little experience and no degree
My god.
StretfordRed
Afro-European
Is this first hand experience? With any proof?
As I work for a FAANG company and this simply isn't true without evidence and they also have career levels, stages and experiences in place that makes it not possible (unless it's deserved)
I'm involved in management/hiring at my company and know other managers and know that value is sky high unless you're at executive levels
Dolla$
Minus the bullsh*t...life's great
Been in the telecom industry for 10 years with no degree or certs to my name and I’m doing quite well for myself but i feel like I’ve been cheating myself out my full potential
went ahead and scheduled the a+ exam two months from now before I even started studying to hold myself accountable.
before the year over i need to have my a+ and n+ under my belt at the very least
went ahead and scheduled the a+ exam two months from now before I even started studying to hold myself accountable.
before the year over i need to have my a+ and n+ under my belt at the very least