I have around 12 years of hw and sw experience and I live in HCOL.\nI got positive feedback from the MSFT HR about\xA0my\xA0onsite.\n\nWe had a good discussion about my expectations and reality. She told me that my expectations are a bit higher, and that my expected salary falls in the Sr engineer range. The MSFT offer will be 20-25K lower than my expectation.\nMSFT offer will not bring\xA0any increase to my current salary.\nI was honest with HR and explained, I dont want to be in the job market in 2-3 years unhappy with salary. I did express my desire and interest in the team and work for MSFT for a long period.\nI am waiting on HR to get back to me. They are gonna discuss it with the compensation committee.\nI am not sure how I should play this out. I dont have a competing offer.\nAny help/ guidance will be appreciated.\n

I have around 12 years of hw and sw experience and I live in HCOL.\nI got positive feedback from the MSFT HR about\xA0my\xA0onsite.\n\nWe had a good discussion 