Overview

• An anonymous 30-year-old senior software engineer with eight years of experience said they were laid off from a $320,000 remote role last year and have since interviewed for eight months without success.
• The candidate reported a $150,000 offer from a non‑tech employer that requires three days a week in a New York City office after a seven‑round interview process.
• The recruiter told the poster the offer was the highest available, said multiple qualified finalists remain, and stated that no negotiation is possible.
• The role includes no relocation support for a move from Dallas to New York, and the poster said they must decide by Tuesday.
• The poster said savings could cover three to four months, while online responses ranged from calling $150,000 livable with budgeting to advising acceptance for near‑term stability.