I turned down a higher paying offer a few years ago because the culture seemed worse. The company I stayed at later froze raises and laid people off anyway. I basically took less money for stability that didn’t exist.

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This is the version of the story nobody tells when they're advising you to prioritize culture. Culture can change overnight, and salary doesn't recover nearly as fast. Your experience is not uncommon in the slightest, and a big part of the reason I chase money over all else.

You never know what will happen. I wouldn’t be too hard on yourself. You took what made the most sense at the time. Hindsight is always your enemy in that sense.

Gambling but I guess at the end of the day you still have a job.

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