Overall very kind, smart people. Fully remote, but can go in the office whenever Jack Dorsey is paying attention again Not bad work life balance
Senior leadership is pretty chaotic at the moment with the recent reorg Unless you’re the #1 person on your squad/ team, it’s hard to get substantial raise with the current structure
There were layoffs this morning across all business units for Block/Square. Total numbers haven't been released yet, but it looks like a significant amount were impacted. Will update this thread as we know more. === Update: Severance seems to be minimum 16 weeks + 1 week for each year you've work...Read more
https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/30/block-becomes-the-latest-fintech-to-lay-off-workers/
Has anybody heard about Block/Square layoffs that happened today? My recruiter was just let go and I don’t know who to follow up with for my current application process.
Why is Tesla opposed to their employees using Blind? We can’t access the app on the company network. Have to use phone data instead. And it seems they’re blocking emails from Blind too. I told a couple of co-workers about the app but they haven’t been able to receive a verification code to complete ...Read more
https://nypost.com/2023/11/06/business/jack-dorseys-block-slashing-headcount-by-up-to-10-report/amp/
What number should I expect for a L5 DS analytics role at block? Have other competing offers, want to understand what is the maximum block can offer to inform the negotiation strategy. TC: 300k with meta stock ATH #data #dataanalytics #datascience #block
After today’s layoffs, lots of failed leaders in multiple Block organizations remain. So wild that so many ineffective leaders remain after this round of layoffs, when they were the ultimate cause. Pathetic that Jack didn’t take action on poor performing leadership like he promised. #layoff
https://www.businessinsider.com/block-layoffs-jack-dorsey-tech-industry-cuts-2024-1?utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topbar
I dated someone for ~2 months before ending it. It has been 1.5 years and they still occassionally message me even though I have stopped responding to any texts for ~10 months. Can I just block them now or is that insensitive? I've ready given them reasons why it wont work.
Currently at block as L5, received atlassian p50 offer. Stay at block or move? Yoe 7
I just got an L5 offer from Block for a team I ended up vibing really well with. The team seems to be working on things I've been interested in and I would get a nice title bump too. The thing is comp isn't that much larger than my current comp @ Stripe on top of most of the benefits being a downgr...Read more
How's block these days? Hiring a ton of roles and their pay is very good. Is it worth a jump? Seems like the cash app pivot is pretty risky and no path to profitability and the current merchant exposure is also very risky and highly exposed to economic downturns.
I did not receive the verification code and tried multiple times :( #datadog #blind
I’m having an offer call tomorrow, and I know I want to negotiate hard. At the beginning of the interview process I communicated that my base is currently higher than the range for my LCOL zone, and the recruiter said it’d be difficult to make an exception. I dropped the topic thinking equity and a ...Read more
Block layoffs today and stock down, I don’t feel so good Mr Dorsey
Interviewing with Square, should I leave Microsoft and join Square? What would you do assuming TC at Square will be 20%+ higher? Current TC: ~350k #block #square #layoff
Are there red flags about this company?
Why is Block SQ stock going down despite good earnings and upbeat guidance?
I have received a verbal offer for an L6 Eng IC position at Block. Even at the current offer I would probably take it but wondering where I may be able to push. This offer is not in the Bay Area and is a fully remote role in a lower cost of living state Base: 200k RSU 880k over 4 years Sign On 20...Read more