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Hello, I'm looking at a position within Paypal. My question, what is the work life balance, expectation for office (hybrid/remote/other) and is the pay comparable to other companies? Reviewing Director and Senior Director roles on the business side. I have over 15 years experience with multiple degrees. TIA!
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You’re gonna be doing the same work at both. I’d take the cash
I care a lot about the company and the people. Figure I’ll be happier in the end. Also figure you like #1 for reasons that will pay off professionally - you liking the company=>you’ll be happier working =>you’ll be more productive=>you’ll learn more=>you’ll set yourself up better for the next gig. I vote #1.
I wouldn't leave public for similar pay in industry. Is the job market really that bad right now? 😬
M2 I agree, but if OP wasn't concerned about money why would they ask this question?
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Take #2 for a year or two, try to lateral to #1 using #2 salary as starting point
I have always said I would rather make less money ( within reason) and enjoy my job and the people I work with, then make more money and hate going in everyday. Just my opinion.
Negotiate up by $10k for #1
Had a similar situation and just presented the facts to company 1. Said listen, I’m rooting for you guys being the company that comes out on top here, but I just can’t accept 14% less for realistically probably less work. They said they couldn’t come up to what company #2 was offering but post covid would try and make it worth my while. I pushed back on that saying I won’t accept future promises anymore after being dicked by Big 4 for years, and they ended up splitting the difference and the offer i took ended up ~7% lower than company #2 AND with improved terms for the stock options
Pick the position that you fit better with. Money is not everything.
What’s the upward progression for #1? If you think you’d be happier at #1, I don’t think 2 pays that much better in the grande scheme of things.
I’d lean towards #1. Sounds like it’s a better fit overall
Take the moula
Isn’t jumping to industry for like a 20% pay bump why we’re all doing public accounting in the first place? Lol
Keep ya head up king, i jumped for 50%
Whats the work life balance like? I usually factor that as well.
It seems better at company #1
What do you feel is best for your career trajectory? I would try to link more long term (5-10 years out).
Have you tried negotiating with the first?
Can they retitle the position and move you into the next salary band ?
This monetary difference is negligible. Don’t make the decision based on money.
What market are you in? I’m a senior 1 making $58k base
I mean obviously Covid impacted our raises, but I’m in the NW in a fairly low cost of living major city. But yeah, 58k is disappointing.
Doesn’t sound like the right time to leave. Keep grinding. Leave when you can make $120k and above
Since the pay is close, go with what you will enjoy! You can't put a price tag on happiness. If you make a million dollars a year and are miserable, is it really worth it?
Agree 100%. I took a small pay cut to come to the firm I'm at now. Best decision I ever made. I'm the happiest I've ever been in my career. Don't underestimate what how much more you will enjoy your life when you are happy with where you spend the bulk of your day.
What year are you ? And do you have cpa?
Senior 1, and yes I have my CPA
Author, do you how are the annual raises for both? Usually the raises are shitty which means you will need to work for 7 to 10 years at #1 before making to what #2 is offering. I know money is not everything but I would not move to a company where I have to work another 2 years before making the same amount I am making today.