Has anyone turned down an opportunity for their dream job to stay at a company where they’ve built a solid brand and reputation?
Find myself at a crossroads . I have an offer for a role in PE but I would be giving up $20-30K in comp just to take the opportunity(lateral move). I have a lot of senior backing here in my current role in finance , and there could be some additional runway. In my 30s , just wondering if anyone has encountered a similar dilemma. What would you do?

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The devil you know is better than the angel you don’t! dream job don’t mean perfect job or good job. I know lots of people who got their dream job and regretted it. All was not fun and daisy. For a lateral movement with less pay. I’d advise you stay where you are. Another opportunity at the dream job will come by

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Makes sense . I was thinking the same especially in the climate we’re in with costs going up

I haven't been in a situation like this, at least not exactly.
I would stay where you are because:
1. You are happy and comfortable where you are, if you weren't then it would be a no-brainer. You never know how the other team/culture/WLB would be,
2. I'm assuming you can potentially grow where you are and you don't know how the other place will be, especially in this economy,
3. Comp (maybe doesn't matter as much if, say, thats a 20ish percent difference.

I don't think being stagnant is good either. You can apply for other, much more appealing and long shot opportunities too

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Thanks for your feedback! And yes on 2- I’ve been told there’s plenty of runway for my career here. So it may be best to stay put

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