Is it worth lateraling if your current firm is 1800 billable (no expectation for other nonbillable like pro bono, firm activities) if the new firm’s minimum is 1800 billable with 150 creditable nonbillables (both pays market)?

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When you get to a certain point, 1800 doesn't cut it for advancement to the next level. If you're trying to get to the next level, the question is where will you get that opportunity.

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Yep planning to go in house in a year or two

With no other context, no. With the same pay, 1800 < 1800 + 150.

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Do you have to do the 150 on top, or does the 150 count toward the 1800? If the latter, no-brainer to go.

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