News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Ask HN: What has been your experience with bigger tech companies in London?. Parent comment

Re:Ask HN: What has been your experience with bigger tech co... by pawelwentpawel on Thursday March 17, 2022 @10:36AM (#30711651)
I wonder, is moving from UK to US easy within a FAANG company? Is that something people do?
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Ask HN: What has been your experience with bigger tech co... by politelemon on Thursday March 17, 2022 @10:46AM (#30711750)
It really does depend on the company. Within large companies, there is often a structure that lets you do that. There will be internal job postings, you can apply, get interviewed, accepted, and then the hiring manager begins the process to transfer you over. Visas, processing fees, moving costs, things like that.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Ask HN: What has been your experience with bigger tech co... by phphphphp on Thursday March 17, 2022 @11:09AM (#30711972)
The level you're working at matters too for visa reasons. If you can qualify for an L-1 visa, it's one of the easiest ways to get from the UK to the US: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L-1_visa
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Ask HN: What has been your experience with bigger tech co... by sjg007 on Thursday March 17, 2022 @12:48PM (#30713206)
Yes but it can tie your hands promotion wise.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Ask HN: What has been your experience with bigger tech co... by pawelwentpawel on Friday March 18, 2022 @09:02AM (#30721650)
Why would it?
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Ask HN: What has been your experience with bigger tech co... by sjg007 on Friday March 18, 2022 @11:27AM (#30723483)
L1's are based on functional role so IC specialized knowledge(L1A) vs manager (L1B) cross promotions are difficult.
[ Parent | on HN ]