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I am based in UK and I tried my luck interviewing in the Silicon Valley. After three full days of interviews, I asked the company for the equivalent of a 10% raise in my current salary, and they came back offering to double my salary.
I am honored by such a generous offer, but at the same time I feel that they might be too enthusiastic. They liked me so much that they didn't bother doing a technical interview at all. I consider myself a mid-level developer, and the salary they are offering is closer to what a senior developer would make in UK.
And it's a UK based role, so it's not about scaling for a different region.
They said they want to give me reasons to join AND stay there.
I don't want to lose this opportunity, and I really like my new company. However, I am afraid of betraying their expectations.
How to avoid pissing them off when they find out I am not worth the price they chose to pay?
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I am based in UK and I tried my luck interviewing in the Silicon Valley. After three full days of interviews, I asked the company for the equivalent of a 10% raise in my current salary, and they came back offering to double my salary.
I am honored by such a generous offer, but at the same time I feel that they might be too enthusiastic. They liked me so much that they didn't bother doing a technical interview at all. I consider myself a mid-level developer, and the salary they are offering is closer to what a senior developer would make in UK.
And it's a UK based role, so it's not about scaling for a different region.
They said they want to give me reasons to join AND stay there.
I don't want to lose this opportunity, and I really like my new company. However, I am afraid of betraying their expectations.
How to avoid pissing them off when they find out I am not worth the price they chose to pay?
salary
edited Jan 30 '16 at 15:12
shyla
447159
asked Jan 29 '16 at 7:45
MrMourihno
744
closed as unclear what you're asking by gnat, Dawny33, David K, The Wandering Dev Manager, Lilienthal♦ Jan 29 '16 at 13:53
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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Remember that salaries are just much higher in Silicon Valley. You'll need it to pay the rent!
– Philip Kendall
Jan 29 '16 at 8:46
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So to summarise you think you have "tricked" the company into believing you are better than you actually are, despite the fact they spent "three full days" interviewing you, and when they find out they might fire you- and you want techniques for preventing that? Are you aware of Imposter Syndrome? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome
– Marv Mills
Jan 29 '16 at 8:59
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@MarvMills Perfect! Trust me, the salary is not really mind-numbing. It's according to the living standards in SV, which is very costly!
– Dawny33
Jan 29 '16 at 9:10
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In fairness, they made the offer. If you take the job, and they aren't happy with your qualifications, I see one of two things happening: 1) you get trained and grow into the role 2) you are fired, but now have a big SV firm on your CV, and a higher salary history from which to negotiate. I don't see how it's a bad move for you to take the job.
– Garrison Neely
Jan 29 '16 at 16:20
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They don't want you to find out in 6 months that your coworkers all make twice what you do for the same job.
– Amy Blankenship
Jan 29 '16 at 16:22
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I am based in UK and I tried my luck interviewing in the Silicon Valley. After three full days of interviews, I asked the company for the equivalent of a 10% raise in my current salary, and they came back offering to double my salary.
I am honored by such a generous offer, but at the same time I feel that they might be too enthusiastic. They liked me so much that they didn't bother doing a technical interview at all. I consider myself a mid-level developer, and the salary they are offering is closer to what a senior developer would make in UK.
And it's a UK based role, so it's not about scaling for a different region.
They said they want to give me reasons to join AND stay there.
I don't want to lose this opportunity, and I really like my new company. However, I am afraid of betraying their expectations.
How to avoid pissing them off when they find out I am not worth the price they chose to pay?
salary
edited Jan 30 '16 at 15:12
shyla
447159
asked Jan 29 '16 at 7:45
MrMourihno
744
I am based in UK and I tried my luck interviewing in the Silicon Valley. After three full days of interviews, I asked the company for the equivalent of a 10% raise in my current salary, and they came back offering to double my salary.
I am honored by such a generous offer, but at the same time I feel that they might be too enthusiastic. They liked me so much that they didn't bother doing a technical interview at all. I consider myself a mid-level developer, and the salary they are offering is closer to what a senior developer would make in UK.
And it's a UK based role, so it's not about scaling for a different region.
They said they want to give me reasons to join AND stay there.
I don't want to lose this opportunity, and I really like my new company. However, I am afraid of betraying their expectations.
How to avoid pissing them off when they find out I am not worth the price they chose to pay?
salary
edited Jan 30 '16 at 15:12
shyla
447159
asked Jan 29 '16 at 7:45
MrMourihno
744
edited Jan 30 '16 at 15:12
shyla
447159
edited Jan 30 '16 at 15:12
shyla
447159
edited Jan 30 '16 at 15:12
shyla
447159
447159
asked Jan 29 '16 at 7:45
MrMourihno
744
asked Jan 29 '16 at 7:45
MrMourihno
744
asked Jan 29 '16 at 7:45
MrMourihno
744
744
closed as unclear what you're asking by gnat, Dawny33, David K, The Wandering Dev Manager, Lilienthal♦ Jan 29 '16 at 13:53
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as unclear what you're asking by gnat, Dawny33, David K, The Wandering Dev Manager, Lilienthal♦ Jan 29 '16 at 13:53
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
13
Remember that salaries are just much higher in Silicon Valley. You'll need it to pay the rent!
– Philip Kendall
Jan 29 '16 at 8:46
14
So to summarise you think you have "tricked" the company into believing you are better than you actually are, despite the fact they spent "three full days" interviewing you, and when they find out they might fire you- and you want techniques for preventing that? Are you aware of Imposter Syndrome? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome
– Marv Mills
Jan 29 '16 at 8:59
3
@MarvMills Perfect! Trust me, the salary is not really mind-numbing. It's according to the living standards in SV, which is very costly!
– Dawny33
Jan 29 '16 at 9:10
2
In fairness, they made the offer. If you take the job, and they aren't happy with your qualifications, I see one of two things happening: 1) you get trained and grow into the role 2) you are fired, but now have a big SV firm on your CV, and a higher salary history from which to negotiate. I don't see how it's a bad move for you to take the job.
– Garrison Neely
Jan 29 '16 at 16:20
6
They don't want you to find out in 6 months that your coworkers all make twice what you do for the same job.
– Amy Blankenship
Jan 29 '16 at 16:22
 |Â
show 8 more comments
13
Remember that salaries are just much higher in Silicon Valley. You'll need it to pay the rent!
– Philip Kendall
Jan 29 '16 at 8:46
14
So to summarise you think you have "tricked" the company into believing you are better than you actually are, despite the fact they spent "three full days" interviewing you, and when they find out they might fire you- and you want techniques for preventing that? Are you aware of Imposter Syndrome? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome
– Marv Mills
Jan 29 '16 at 8:59
3
@MarvMills Perfect! Trust me, the salary is not really mind-numbing. It's according to the living standards in SV, which is very costly!
– Dawny33
Jan 29 '16 at 9:10
2
In fairness, they made the offer. If you take the job, and they aren't happy with your qualifications, I see one of two things happening: 1) you get trained and grow into the role 2) you are fired, but now have a big SV firm on your CV, and a higher salary history from which to negotiate. I don't see how it's a bad move for you to take the job.
– Garrison Neely
Jan 29 '16 at 16:20
6
They don't want you to find out in 6 months that your coworkers all make twice what you do for the same job.
– Amy Blankenship
Jan 29 '16 at 16:22
13
13
Remember that salaries are just much higher in Silicon Valley. You'll need it to pay the rent!
– Philip Kendall
Jan 29 '16 at 8:46
Remember that salaries are just much higher in Silicon Valley. You'll need it to pay the rent!
– Philip Kendall
Jan 29 '16 at 8:46
14
14
So to summarise you think you have "tricked" the company into believing you are better than you actually are, despite the fact they spent "three full days" interviewing you, and when they find out they might fire you- and you want techniques for preventing that? Are you aware of Imposter Syndrome? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome
– Marv Mills
Jan 29 '16 at 8:59
So to summarise you think you have "tricked" the company into believing you are better than you actually are, despite the fact they spent "three full days" interviewing you, and when they find out they might fire you- and you want techniques for preventing that? Are you aware of Imposter Syndrome? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome
– Marv Mills
Jan 29 '16 at 8:59
3
3
@MarvMills Perfect! Trust me, the salary is not really mind-numbing. It's according to the living standards in SV, which is very costly!
– Dawny33
Jan 29 '16 at 9:10
@MarvMills Perfect! Trust me, the salary is not really mind-numbing. It's according to the living standards in SV, which is very costly!
– Dawny33
Jan 29 '16 at 9:10
2
2
In fairness, they made the offer. If you take the job, and they aren't happy with your qualifications, I see one of two things happening: 1) you get trained and grow into the role 2) you are fired, but now have a big SV firm on your CV, and a higher salary history from which to negotiate. I don't see how it's a bad move for you to take the job.
– Garrison Neely
Jan 29 '16 at 16:20
In fairness, they made the offer. If you take the job, and they aren't happy with your qualifications, I see one of two things happening: 1) you get trained and grow into the role 2) you are fired, but now have a big SV firm on your CV, and a higher salary history from which to negotiate. I don't see how it's a bad move for you to take the job.
– Garrison Neely
Jan 29 '16 at 16:20
6
6
They don't want you to find out in 6 months that your coworkers all make twice what you do for the same job.
– Amy Blankenship
Jan 29 '16 at 16:22
They don't want you to find out in 6 months that your coworkers all make twice what you do for the same job.
– Amy Blankenship
Jan 29 '16 at 16:22
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After three full days of interviews,
The company probably got good enough of a picture of you in those three full days to make the informed decision of hiring you.
I don't want to lose this opportunity, and I really like my new
company. However, I am afraid of betraying their expectations.
How to avoid losing this chance?
Don't be. Do your best, and realise that the company probably knows very well what to expect.
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:07
Magisch
16.5k134776
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I don't think they'd give a job offer if they know (or have the idea) that you won't do well. (Companies have the capacity to do background investigation. Just consider the series of interviews you had too.)
They made their assessment, and I don't think that their capacity to perceive what you can do isn't good. So, isn't this related to self-confidence? (Did you not answer the interview questions honestly?)
Anyway, don't worry too much about what they expect, as long as you answered them honestly during the interviews AND as long as you are willing to learn and to do your best.
PS: Congratulations!
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:17
shin
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This may be a great opportunity but it's unusual enough to put the thinking cap on and do a few checks
- Three days of interviews seems a lot, even for Silicon Valley. Google typically does 4 hours, Apple 1 day or 2 half days, etc. If they didn't do technical assessments, what did they do? Did you feel they did a good job?
- Check your salary offer against the "going" rate on salary.com and similar websites. If it's way out of range, that would be unusual
- Do background checks on the company. Are they a known entity or something in "stealth mode"
- Keep in mind that cost of living in Silicon Valley is very high and accordingly average salaries are higher than pretty much anywhere else.
edited Jan 29 '16 at 15:56
NotVonKaiser
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answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:56
Hilmar
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There isn't a website called saaray.com
– Jan Doggen
Jan 29 '16 at 11:07
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3 Answers
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oldest
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3 Answers
3
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
15
down vote
accepted
After three full days of interviews,
The company probably got good enough of a picture of you in those three full days to make the informed decision of hiring you.
I don't want to lose this opportunity, and I really like my new
company. However, I am afraid of betraying their expectations.
How to avoid losing this chance?
Don't be. Do your best, and realise that the company probably knows very well what to expect.
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:07
Magisch
16.5k134776
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
15
down vote
accepted
After three full days of interviews,
The company probably got good enough of a picture of you in those three full days to make the informed decision of hiring you.
I don't want to lose this opportunity, and I really like my new
company. However, I am afraid of betraying their expectations.
How to avoid losing this chance?
Don't be. Do your best, and realise that the company probably knows very well what to expect.
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:07
Magisch
16.5k134776
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
15
down vote
accepted
up vote
15
down vote
accepted
After three full days of interviews,
The company probably got good enough of a picture of you in those three full days to make the informed decision of hiring you.
I don't want to lose this opportunity, and I really like my new
company. However, I am afraid of betraying their expectations.
How to avoid losing this chance?
Don't be. Do your best, and realise that the company probably knows very well what to expect.
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:07
Magisch
16.5k134776
After three full days of interviews,
The company probably got good enough of a picture of you in those three full days to make the informed decision of hiring you.
I don't want to lose this opportunity, and I really like my new
company. However, I am afraid of betraying their expectations.
How to avoid losing this chance?
Don't be. Do your best, and realise that the company probably knows very well what to expect.
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:07
Magisch
16.5k134776
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:07
Magisch
16.5k134776
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:07
Magisch
16.5k134776
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:07
Magisch
16.5k134776
16.5k134776
suggest improvements |Â
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
down vote
I don't think they'd give a job offer if they know (or have the idea) that you won't do well. (Companies have the capacity to do background investigation. Just consider the series of interviews you had too.)
They made their assessment, and I don't think that their capacity to perceive what you can do isn't good. So, isn't this related to self-confidence? (Did you not answer the interview questions honestly?)
Anyway, don't worry too much about what they expect, as long as you answered them honestly during the interviews AND as long as you are willing to learn and to do your best.
PS: Congratulations!
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:17
shin
32038
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
down vote
I don't think they'd give a job offer if they know (or have the idea) that you won't do well. (Companies have the capacity to do background investigation. Just consider the series of interviews you had too.)
They made their assessment, and I don't think that their capacity to perceive what you can do isn't good. So, isn't this related to self-confidence? (Did you not answer the interview questions honestly?)
Anyway, don't worry too much about what they expect, as long as you answered them honestly during the interviews AND as long as you are willing to learn and to do your best.
PS: Congratulations!
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:17
shin
32038
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
I don't think they'd give a job offer if they know (or have the idea) that you won't do well. (Companies have the capacity to do background investigation. Just consider the series of interviews you had too.)
They made their assessment, and I don't think that their capacity to perceive what you can do isn't good. So, isn't this related to self-confidence? (Did you not answer the interview questions honestly?)
Anyway, don't worry too much about what they expect, as long as you answered them honestly during the interviews AND as long as you are willing to learn and to do your best.
PS: Congratulations!
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:17
shin
32038
I don't think they'd give a job offer if they know (or have the idea) that you won't do well. (Companies have the capacity to do background investigation. Just consider the series of interviews you had too.)
They made their assessment, and I don't think that their capacity to perceive what you can do isn't good. So, isn't this related to self-confidence? (Did you not answer the interview questions honestly?)
Anyway, don't worry too much about what they expect, as long as you answered them honestly during the interviews AND as long as you are willing to learn and to do your best.
PS: Congratulations!
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:17
shin
32038
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:17
shin
32038
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:17
shin
32038
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:17
shin
32038
32038
suggest improvements |Â
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
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This may be a great opportunity but it's unusual enough to put the thinking cap on and do a few checks
- Three days of interviews seems a lot, even for Silicon Valley. Google typically does 4 hours, Apple 1 day or 2 half days, etc. If they didn't do technical assessments, what did they do? Did you feel they did a good job?
- Check your salary offer against the "going" rate on salary.com and similar websites. If it's way out of range, that would be unusual
- Do background checks on the company. Are they a known entity or something in "stealth mode"
- Keep in mind that cost of living in Silicon Valley is very high and accordingly average salaries are higher than pretty much anywhere else.
edited Jan 29 '16 at 15:56
NotVonKaiser
6,5051533
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:56
Hilmar
22.9k65669
There isn't a website called saaray.com
– Jan Doggen
Jan 29 '16 at 11:07
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
This may be a great opportunity but it's unusual enough to put the thinking cap on and do a few checks
- Three days of interviews seems a lot, even for Silicon Valley. Google typically does 4 hours, Apple 1 day or 2 half days, etc. If they didn't do technical assessments, what did they do? Did you feel they did a good job?
- Check your salary offer against the "going" rate on salary.com and similar websites. If it's way out of range, that would be unusual
- Do background checks on the company. Are they a known entity or something in "stealth mode"
- Keep in mind that cost of living in Silicon Valley is very high and accordingly average salaries are higher than pretty much anywhere else.
edited Jan 29 '16 at 15:56
NotVonKaiser
6,5051533
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:56
Hilmar
22.9k65669
There isn't a website called saaray.com
– Jan Doggen
Jan 29 '16 at 11:07
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
This may be a great opportunity but it's unusual enough to put the thinking cap on and do a few checks
- Three days of interviews seems a lot, even for Silicon Valley. Google typically does 4 hours, Apple 1 day or 2 half days, etc. If they didn't do technical assessments, what did they do? Did you feel they did a good job?
- Check your salary offer against the "going" rate on salary.com and similar websites. If it's way out of range, that would be unusual
- Do background checks on the company. Are they a known entity or something in "stealth mode"
- Keep in mind that cost of living in Silicon Valley is very high and accordingly average salaries are higher than pretty much anywhere else.
edited Jan 29 '16 at 15:56
NotVonKaiser
6,5051533
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:56
Hilmar
22.9k65669
This may be a great opportunity but it's unusual enough to put the thinking cap on and do a few checks
- Three days of interviews seems a lot, even for Silicon Valley. Google typically does 4 hours, Apple 1 day or 2 half days, etc. If they didn't do technical assessments, what did they do? Did you feel they did a good job?
- Check your salary offer against the "going" rate on salary.com and similar websites. If it's way out of range, that would be unusual
- Do background checks on the company. Are they a known entity or something in "stealth mode"
- Keep in mind that cost of living in Silicon Valley is very high and accordingly average salaries are higher than pretty much anywhere else.
edited Jan 29 '16 at 15:56
NotVonKaiser
6,5051533
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:56
Hilmar
22.9k65669
edited Jan 29 '16 at 15:56
NotVonKaiser
6,5051533
edited Jan 29 '16 at 15:56
NotVonKaiser
6,5051533
edited Jan 29 '16 at 15:56
NotVonKaiser
6,5051533
6,5051533
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:56
Hilmar
22.9k65669
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:56
Hilmar
22.9k65669
answered Jan 29 '16 at 9:56
Hilmar
22.9k65669
22.9k65669
There isn't a website called saaray.com
– Jan Doggen
Jan 29 '16 at 11:07
suggest improvements |Â
There isn't a website called saaray.com
– Jan Doggen
Jan 29 '16 at 11:07
There isn't a website called saaray.com
– Jan Doggen
Jan 29 '16 at 11:07
There isn't a website called saaray.com
– Jan Doggen
Jan 29 '16 at 11:07
suggest improvements |Â
13
Remember that salaries are just much higher in Silicon Valley. You'll need it to pay the rent!
– Philip Kendall
Jan 29 '16 at 8:46
14
So to summarise you think you have "tricked" the company into believing you are better than you actually are, despite the fact they spent "three full days" interviewing you, and when they find out they might fire you- and you want techniques for preventing that? Are you aware of Imposter Syndrome? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome
– Marv Mills
Jan 29 '16 at 8:59
3
@MarvMills Perfect! Trust me, the salary is not really mind-numbing. It's according to the living standards in SV, which is very costly!
– Dawny33
Jan 29 '16 at 9:10
2
In fairness, they made the offer. If you take the job, and they aren't happy with your qualifications, I see one of two things happening: 1) you get trained and grow into the role 2) you are fired, but now have a big SV firm on your CV, and a higher salary history from which to negotiate. I don't see how it's a bad move for you to take the job.
– Garrison Neely
Jan 29 '16 at 16:20
6
They don't want you to find out in 6 months that your coworkers all make twice what you do for the same job.
– Amy Blankenship
Jan 29 '16 at 16:22