7 years out of undergrad (ivy league business program), ~4 years in MBB, then ~2 years on the internal strategy team at a major philanthropy, now ~6 months in strategic partnerships at a startup.

Got an L4 offer for Strategic Partner Manager at Google. Didn’t know about leveling when I applied and probably should’ve targeted L5. It’s a meaningful paycut ($205k, $155k options)

Google Y1 ~$230k vs current ~$275k
Base: $155 (current $205)
Bonus: 15%
Equity: $105k
Sign on bonus: $15k

Thoughts?

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Seeing salary compressions across the board. Candidly, I’d take the Google offer even if it’s a cut. You’re still young and have plenty of runway to make more $. The Google brand will be a great addition.

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Hahaha didn’t know that!

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seems a bit low. Post MBAs ive see have sometimes gotten L5s which is around where you are at in terms of tenure. If you want to break into tech might be worth the hit to L4 but thats a personal choice.

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Agreed L5 offer would be ideal, promo cycles are slower and less predictable at Google than BCG and other places - could take you a while to get back to where you were if you’re not impacted by the big tech downturn before then

Why leave at 6 months? Dont believe the startup will have a liquidity event?

Thats a good base for anywhere with only 7 years of experience, but a startup especially.

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Because most startups don't have a liquidity event, or not one that is successful enough to benefit employees, or if they do it happens 10 years after you've left, and in the meantime nothing is guaranteed since your shares aren't liquid.
OP's real comp is 205k, the rest is a lottery ticket

Where do you live and where does the new job require you to be located?

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Why would you take a pay cut?

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Hard to tell without knowing CoL in your current area and where the new role is

One thing I’ve learned is never take a pay cut

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