Ask HN: Switching companies, earning 35% LESS. Good choice?
I am currently working for a StartUp, earning decently well. Unlimited vacation days and very high salary. I have an offer from one of the better known tech companies I always wanted to work for. However, this comes with 35% less salary than I am making now.
Any one experienced with this decision? I think it would boost my CV, and let me work with nicer people overall. I don't really like my colleagues, and it's a stressful environment currently to work in.
The difference is due to the fact that I work for an US based StartUp and not living in the US, so the exchange rate advantage applies here. The new company has an office in the country I am living in, and therefore slightly worse benefits and lower salary overall.
If you aren't learning anything much or growing, then no brainer to jump ship. For Long Term growth more than company rep or salary, its the kind of people around you that will shape you. So decide based on people you are going to be around.
Decide based on people, how much you are learning and how many stock options you have.