How big of a pay cut do you consider acceptable going to a strategy position (series B startup) from consulting? Assuming a step up in position

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Depending on where you are in your career. If you’re a direct promote C or SA/EM at MBB with 2-4 YOE then I’d be willing to go down to 100 base vs. ~180. If you’re an MBA grad with 6-10 yoe then probably only down to ~150 base. Also depends on COL. Good companies should be offering competitive bases these days though even at series B if they have any desire to get bes my talent.

For series B you’ll take a big bet on equity

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It was just an example haha…but yes. I would ask them first for 10-20% above your current base, then match base, and if they really say they must go low have that as a floor.

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