TheDude

Partnerships Lead

AWS recruiter reached out and I need advice

AWS recruiter reached out wanting to setup an interview if I'm interested in a role: Enterprise Account Manager for Worldwide Public Sector. Fyi, I'm based in Canada.

Pretty happy with where I am right now, good product, good leadership, five weeks PTO plus stock options. And yes, I used all 5 weeks last year, it was glorious.

However, AWS would be a significant increase in pay... I know it's not always about the money however I have some school debt that is getting hammered by rising interest rates.

This is the second time their public sector recruiting team has pursued me. For any current/former AWS peeps, would PTO be negotiable should the offer come through?

And yes... I used the search bar and found some AWS posts, but none relevant to my needs.

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poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

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If you’re happy where you’re at, and value the PTO you’re given…why take the risk of a fast RIF by a global company with massive forecasts that could easily be missed, leaving you a victim of hiring too far ahead of capacity?

sketchysales

Politicker

Sales Manager

especially in todays marketplace which is increasingly volatile.

Analyse the longevity of your current role and go from there. If its a keeper, is it a risk worth taking? If anything leverage the offer carefully(!) within your current role if you are overperforming

saaskicker

Celebrated Contributor

Enterprise AE

Commenting to follow along - always had AWS on my radar. I would check out a place like blind for this question to see if you can network with others who are at Amazon.
Another route would be tap your network for a 2nd connection over there to chat with about their experience in the interview process.
Also - doesn't hurt to take the interview and ask some questions up front with the hiring manager.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

It’s just an interview, and you are not beholden to them to take the position. So, if you’re curious, go ahead.

Sounds like you’re in a good place, but I can understand the curiosity.

m22

Executive

Account Executive

Solid

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

Talk to em. You have nothing to lose 🤷‍♀️

Maximas

Tycoon

Senior Sales Executive

I would go for it just cuz of the higher payout tbh!

FoodForSales

Politicker

Its not real till its real. Meaning if you don't have the conversation and go through their interview process you don't have any choices to make.

Pachacuti

Politicker

They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy

ya, you need to just go for it and do the interview(s).

Rizzdawg

Politicker

stay dawg

I_LOVE_WINE

Executive

Enterprise AE

I don't know, it sounds like you are in a good spot currently. I'd pass and stay put based on the situation you described. Grass isn't always greener.

Juancallclose

Catalyst

Director

Commenting to follow along. Good luck OP and let us know how it goes

SADNES5

Politicker

down voters are marketing spies

Hey. They're a good company to work for for a short stint. Turnover is massive at year 2 so most don't get full RSU allotment. If you're not getting promoted or moving to a different team your Total comp takes a nosedive at year 4... I think I know your new boss 🤣. I can help with interview prep if needed.

TheDude

Politicker

Partnerships Lead

👀 throw some initials out and I can confirm ahaha

SADNES5

Politicker

down voters are marketing spies

M. B.

TheDude

Politicker

Partnerships Lead

S.O.

TheDude

Politicker

Partnerships Lead

@DotComany advice?

Kosta_Konfucius

Politicker

Sales Rep

Why not interview, you can say no. It can be a perfect fit so might as well take a call.
If you are serious about the role, I highly recommend back channeling to a rep via LinkedIn or your network.
Since you are happy in your current role, you can always use it as leverage for a raise too

TheDude

Politicker

Partnerships Lead

In summary... "You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take"
- Wayne Gretzky
- Michael Scott
-@Kosta_Konfucius

I've also back channeled with someone on the team too.

thedue2.0

Good Citizen

VP of Sales

Are you running to something or running from something?

You need to figure out, not if your current setup is amazing, but what you want and what you are looking for.

Amazon and the like will always come along.

TheDude

Politicker

Partnerships Lead

Small update: back channeled to someone on the team. The RIFs were US-focused, didn't impact this team.

PTO isn't negotiable.

Meeting w/ recruiter later this week.

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