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sweetmorty t1_itvwz08 wrote

Reply to comment by appreciatethecandor in Alphabet is ramping up scrutiny of all its projects and cutting hiring in half as it tries to curb costs by chrisdh79

Top tech talent mostly prefer working remote though.

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appreciatethecandor t1_itvzelv wrote

I think what top tech workers actually prefer is a culture where they can decide to come in when they please, rather than being mandated to come in 3 days a week.

I’ve worked in several big tech companies, not many people are leaving to go to a remote place because you’ll lose a ton of leverage and pay with COL adjustments.

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certainlyforgetful t1_itwv5m8 wrote

exactly this. I love remote work, but I would love an office in my city so I could come in every now and then.

I’m jealous of the cities we have offices in, but I’m not about to pack up my family and move across the country.

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Dornith t1_itvxxfa wrote

Work in tech. This is not as much the case as people think it is.

Tech definitely has more remote workers than any other industry, but it's not the majority. Most top tech talent are still going into the office to work, either because they don't mind it, actively enjoy it, or don't think it's a big enough deal to switch jobs over it.

My old roommate recently moved across country, from CA to NY, to work at a tech startup making mid-6 figures. He's in his early 20s and is excited to move to a new part of the country and try a new way of life.

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MoreHairMoreFun t1_itwpa4z wrote

He’s making 500k?

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Dornith t1_itwpfgg wrote

I don't have his exact numbers (obviously) but he makes a few hundred k in base salary, plus large bonuses and benefits.

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coffeesippingbastard t1_itwzp78 wrote

mid is 300-600k so in NYC- plausible. For top top- I've seen some really absurd numbers from the algorithmic trading companies.

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MoreHairMoreFun t1_itwzsz4 wrote

I just wondered if he meant 150k. Good for anyone making that.

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dukeofpenisland t1_ity6jzn wrote

150 is entry level software engineering at big tech in a high COL area

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Dornith t1_iu0o4jy wrote

Funnily enough, that's the industry he's in now.

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doubletagged t1_ityk0yx wrote

Been in the “top tech” companies mentioned here. My experience has been that the offices are consistently < 50% full. From that seems most prefer working remote.

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movingtobay2019 t1_itycpls wrote

Don't think so. They like having choice. I don't know anyone who actually prefers 5 days a week at home. They also don't like being mandated to come in specific days either. More of a "Come in 2 days a week when you feel like it".

Humans are social creatures and work is one of the ways for people to socialize.

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DankousKhan t1_ityfpeb wrote

I have worked from home for about 9 years with one "hybrid" job in-between. I never want to go to the office again. It's not for everyone but...

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