November 2020
Beginner to intermediate
250 pages
7h 41m
English
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Chapter 17. Where to SRE
Fatema Boxwala
SREs are a very hot commodity right now; companies need a lot of them, and there are not that many out there. The first thing to know when choosing a job: you are valuable. It can give you the confidence that the first offer you get probably isn’t the only one you’ll have.
However, the first offer you get might be uniquely valuable to you. The decision about where to work should be 100% informed by what you need and value right now. You might need to take the first position you’re offered - for any number of reasons. I’ve been in that place myself, and that’s perfectly fine.
When you have the opportunity to decide between positions, it can be hard to figure out what to do! This is especially true if you are new to the field or entering from a nontraditional path. To decide, you must know what you value most in a job and what you can expect from companies.
Does it matter to you what kind of people you work with? Do you prefer to be on a team that is more social and outgoing, or would you rather keep your work and social lives separate? Both are totally fine ways to be; you just have to determine which one you like best.
How much money do I need, and how soon do I need it? Although it’s easy to calculate which offer is the most valuable, you might have different priorities. Big cash sign-on bonuses might not be as valuable as stock ...
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