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Can you PLEASE take that other job and recommend me for this other 350 Tc job. I ll give you half my signing bonus. 💯
I’ll wash your dishes for life for that salary
Take it. Worst case scenario you push back on insane expectations, work a 40 hr week and cruise for a few years until youre let go.
This may seem oversimplified but if you’re considering not taking the offer because of hours, expectations and working style of your bosses why not have a frank conversation with them about those areas? The first two are obviously a little easier to discuss. You may find that their expectations are right in line with what you’re thinking and there’s no reason for concern, or you may get validation that they are expecting you to kill yourself, hence making your decision a lot more straightforward. 
And yes, happy to help people if they need help. Separately, I have been thinking of teaching my skills in a community college so folks don’t need to go to a fancy school and pay a small fortune for something that is largely common sense in my opinion and then some core math principles
Mentor
It used to be more earlier and now there are ways to augment your cred with online certifications
Apologies if this came across as a flex as it certainly wasn’t meant to be. For what it’s worth, I specialize in something that is a combination of many different disciplines (strategy, math, customer and competitor behavior, operations etc.- not technical) and have just been lucky to have found an area I am good at and enjoy while someone is ready to pay for it. And with two young kids, I am seriously gravitating towards declining the new offer after hearing some of the responses from fellow fish. I haven’t had a hobby in years between work and bring up the kids and this job will allow me that.
Been in a similar situation 2x in the past year - 30% TC increases but way more stress... Managed to turn down both and besides thinking about them occasionally I'm happy. (Note: I am still in consulting and they were other firms.)
I got great advice when Ibwas considering my choices. "First you'll think about what you turned down almost daily, then weekly, then you'll never really think about what you said no to."
Wow.. Do you need advice or just flexing? I believe 95% of the folks in this forum would not be making anything close to 350K (500K doesn’t even come close). You should be providing insights to folks in this group.
Coach
350k is pretty standard for <insert step right before Partner here> in strategy consulting
You care about WLB and the additional $150k will probably have a negligible impact on your happiness. I’d stick with the $350k job. It goes against intuitions but is probably the better decision.
Coach
Just curious- what kind of jobs are these?
Mentor
This thread got a lot more responses than I expected and I am truly grateful for all the advice that validated my gut. Will be declining the offer tomorrow and spending my extra time more productively with family, learning a new language and trying to work out more regularly. Sometimes you need a situation like this one to realize how much extra time you have and how little you do with it.
As I have mentioned previously, feel free to reach out to me via DM if I can help anyone or if you have any questions. Thanks again to all my fish family.
You became my hero by doing this 🥇
Stress accelerates sickness and death - 500K means they own you. Stay sane and happy with time to travel and enjoy you income.
Lulz strategy consultant asking for career strategy advice from internet strangers. For what it’s worth, answer is obvious to me. Stay with current job. Invest some cash into something which produces recurring income and optimize for life not just work life. All the best.
Ac1 - claaaaaasic ! Hahah
Subject Expert
How is this even a question? 500k tc is what dreams are made of…
Coach
What’s your age boiii
Mentor
Nah, I’m born in 97. I call all my close friends my boi regardless of their gender. Has not been a problem. I mean, I’ve called my sister dude all my life lol. Come from a single momma household heck no do I think or assume only a man could have written this post.
Yes, make the move save up , temper lifestyle creep and retire sooner.
Is this a sarcasm post? This is fake right?
What level were u at KPMG/how many YOE ?
Not enough 😀.
If I were you, I would stay with the current job and enjoy that extra time. If you can get a 500tc job today, you can get it a year later or a few years later.
I will just enjoy the current job, but that’s me. Everyone is different and have different priorities that will help make their choice
Keep your current job and pick up a hobby. Volunteer somewhere, get a sport, join a D&d group, etc. At some point numbers are just numbers, peace of mind is worth much more
Coach
I have done this on a smaller scale. Banking vs consulting post MBA. Banking pays 300k TC first year, consulting about 200k. TC goes up for both year after year but the gap remains. But I chose consulting because I want to have a semblance of a life.
Jokes on you
Mentor
I’m in a similar position (with less money lol) and took the role that paid less and had WLB. Sometimes I think money can blind us. Your boss is your single greatest indicator of your experience on the job, if you like your boss, get paid well, enjoy the work and have a life outside of your career - you’re winning
This. I’m much happier with a TC of $170K because of my boss.
Didn’t read through all the comments but in case no one has said this, it sounds like you are trying to talk yourself out of an opportunity based on unknowns. I would say take it unless you are willing to pay 150K a year to stay where you currently are.
Lastly, congratulations! I don’t hear stories like this often enough.