Education: Tier 2\nYears of Experience: 4.5+\n\nCompany: Razorpay\nTitle/Level: SSE\nLocation: Bangalore\nSalary(base): 33.5L + 3.35L variable ~ 37L\nStock bonus: 20L in 4 years = 5L/year\nJB: 5L\n\nTotal comp w/o esops (Salary + Bonus ): 37 + 5 + 5 = ~ 47LPA for first year | ~ 42LPA for 2nd year (assuming no hike)\nRazorpay is pre IPO startup and they\'re thinking about IPO in next ~5 years.\n**Current Work is in PHP and migration to GO is only planned.**\nCompany has never laid off. Funding game is strong.\n\n----------\nCompany: Stock X\nTitle/Level: SSE\nLocation: Bangalore\nSalary(base): 37L + 3L variable = 40L\nStock bonus: 50L in 4 years = 12.5L/year\n\nTotal comp w/o esops (Salary + Bonus ): 40 + 12.5 = ~52.5LPA for first year | ~52.5LPA for 2nd year (assuming no hike)\nStockX is pre IPO startup and they\'re thinking about IPO as soon as possible next ~2 years.\n**Much work in Go, although some work in PHP as well.**\nCompany laid off 12% off its staff in 2020 Pandemic. With another one looming I am worried.\n\nFor me work > Pay. I was inclined towards Razorpay as I have heard about it\'s culture but the current work there is in PHP. Please help me choose.

Education: Tier 2\nYears of Experience: 4.5+\n\nCompany: Razorpay\nTitle/Level: SSE\nLocation: Bangalore\nSalary(base): 33.5L + 3.35L variable ~ 37L\nStock bonu