Is a 30% raise in total comp worth it if it’s a reduction in title?

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More money for less responsibility? Seems like a win to me.

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Reminds me of a very seasoned guy I worked with years ago who used to be a senior director and then came to the same org as an independent consultant. He said, "if the client doesn't want to listen to me and asks me to just wipe a desk for the $200/hr they pay me, I have no problem."

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At the right price, you can call me whatever you like

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I believe it’s pronounced “have your way with me”

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Do you work for your title or for your $$$?

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I always say, you can call me an intern if you pay me good

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A weird thing to say often…

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$$ is universal while titles … are meaningless and subjective based on where

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For 30% pay raise you can slap my mother and call me Shirley.

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Same

Manager investment banking is pretty junior, so I wouldn’t think twice

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Titles don't mean anything. Levels and titles are drastically different across orgs. Look at the comp, role, and responsibilities. I would consider so long as responsibilities are at least a lateral move. Don't think I'd consider a demotion with a pay raise unless it was to gain very specific knowledge or experience that would better benefit me in 2+ years

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Keep the checks rolling, call me Sally if you want!

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Can’t buy a Lambo with a title.

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I remember when I was doing a consulting project at Bank of America back in the day and I was supposed to meet with a Vice President of analytics. I was so nervous, prepped my deck, practiced w coworkers, and the meeting came and he was 3 years out of college.

VP at Capgemini is a Partner. Sooooo.

Title means nothing, job duty, responsibility, and revenue generated is the only thing that matters - at least in the US.

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You can call me senior dipshit if the pay is right

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Only if you’re crossing industries with higher potential. Within an industry with established titles it will have a significant impact on lateral moves in the future and promotions within.

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If it’s a high potential career path, go for it. Be patient and play the long game. The days of 20-something startup CEOs are over, don’t let it get to you. To go far, you need good fundamentals.

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Hell yeah! If even a lower role at the new firm pays more, that means much more topside $$ potential later on in your career too

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You can put whatever title you want on LinkedIn. So take the money.

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Titles are like balloons.

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Sounds good, also more upward mobility!

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If the money is right who cares?

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Yes

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