If you had a job offer for $30k more than what you currently make but the new company had fewer growth opportunities (specifically, fewer titles & opportunities for promotions), would you still take it? I had an opportunity come up, but someone I know who works there says the growth is limited, so I’m trying to decide if the raise is worth it.

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For me it depends on whether it has better work life balance.

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So true! Great point.

Also depends about your current Salary! What is the percentage increase?

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It’s about a 28% increase. So a good amount but I’m concerned about being stuck for 4+ years when I could be giving up making steady salary bumps at my current company

Depends on how large of an increase that is for you. Do you make $60k or $300k?

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I make $105k so it’s obviously a nice bump but I still live comfortably now

Right. 100–>130 would be hard to turn down. 250–>280, id consider other stuff more

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Very true! Thanks for replying.

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All else being equal, if I was only planning on staying a couple years then maybe. If I wanted to stay long term then probably not.

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Great point!

I’d seriously consider it, but I’d be honest about what I need most right now. A $30k raise is meaningful, especially if it improves your quality of life or helps you hit financial goals faster. But if growth is truly limited, I’d think of it as a strategic move for a few years rather than a long-term place to build your career.

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Great points! Thanks for sharing.

I believe it's better to choose a company with greater room for growth, which will allow you to better challenge yourself and gain more opportunities for advancement

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I like this take! Thanks for sharing.

If the new place has limited growth opportunities, you may get bored or hit a ceiling within a few years and would want to go look for something else.

Could you make the 30k bump in pay with your current company for a similar role as the new company?

no i would not take it.

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