I have two job offers...

1) slow growing company that I don't care about but this offer is about 15% higher than offer #2
2) fast growing company in an industry that interests me

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Early on, go to high growth

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It depends on where you are in your career. If you are early (say, less than ten years of real experience) then picking the faster moving and more interesting position would be a risk worth taking. If your emotional energy needs to be put elsewhere (say, towards your family), the slower more predictable job might be best.

The money will come to if you are good at what you do - and like what you do. That last bit is what will ultimately drive your success and is often missed.

When my daughter was born, I decided to become a consultant and take jobs I really had no emotional stake in, but allowed me to stay in.the game, learn, and make and keep invaluable connections. Once she was in school full time, I was able to take a job that allowed me to go full throttle.

2-cents.

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May also be the first time anyone has said, I took a consulting gig to have an easier life

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Which would you go with?

Negotiate as hard as you can for two and that

Good point -- not sure about bonuses, but I start becoming eligible for equity after the first year for the second job but don't get anything in the first year.

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Growth yields more opportunities in the medium and long run and hopefully opportunity for equity which is what you need if you want to build wealth. There’s a reason why slower growth companies pay more salary and typically higher cash comp. it’s to attract talent to less attractive career prospects.

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