Client recently offered me a job for an open req (industry eq SM). The work is flexible, the req is just to get me in the door but I decide what I want to work on (which I trust to be true). Much better culture, wlb, etc., but I’d be taking a 100k pay cut and be an IC with no team. Is it worth taking a step back in pay and responsibilities, or does it seem possible to get all in one?

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If you’re making a million maybe $100k haircut would be fine, but that’s too rich for my taste.

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Is it worth depends on your goals - personal and professional. Getting away from the grind and focusing on family e.g. may make it worth it.

Not worth if it was me.

What’s your comp rn

God no

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Thats a big pay cut with no clear path in the firm

Definitely not.

$130-140k TC is really low for an industry SM. Should be like $160k-220k TC depending on the industry and role. I would have a hard time going much below $180k based on your current comp and title

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