Meta Engineer Reassigned to Data Labeling Leverages Counteroffer for Higher Google Salary
suchenzang · x · 2026-08-14
A Meta engineer decided to leave after being reassigned to data labeling. After receiving a lowball offer from Google and submitting their resignation, Meta surprised them with a large counteroffer. The engineer used this to negotiate a higher package from Google, leaving Meta happily with more money.
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