Recruiter confirmed I'm getting an offer! Non-IPO boutique consultancy is offering a better title (M > SM) and pay (200 base, 215 TC > 250 base, 270 TC). But they're less reputable in my field and have worse benefits than my job now. Also, I've got 1st interview at FAANG in 2 wks (Mgr lvl).
1) Take the boutique role?
2) Ask them to wait? (Will FAANG comp be ⬆️?)
3) Skip both and try to find higher pay+WLB exit opp altogether given my 10 YOE? If so, where do you recommend?
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Very surprised to see that your bonus as a SM in consulting is only 8%… at those levels more firms have much higher bonus %s.

Yeah, I’d say that is a competitive base for a smaller place.

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Any thoughts on whether it's worth seeing the FAANG process pan out? (Torn cos FAANG seems more secure in a recession but it's a lateral move whereas the boutique is technically a promotion in title. Also, will FAANG comp be better?)

I think it’s worth it. FAANG comp may well be better (do you know what level you’re considered for?) and if not, you can always hop in a couple years within tech. Long term it seems like the better play

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