TDLR: leave current job of one month with good people for new job with higher pay and possibly greater career growth in hopes of good culture.

Recently started a new gig. Five weeks in. A recruiter for another job I had be interviewing for prior to said new job offered me the role. $5-10k higher, fully remote, bonus and equity.
Pros: higher pay, potential for greater career growth, in an industry I think I want to be in.
Cons: leave current job of 1 month, great people, lose work-life balance..

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If your current job isn't fully remote, and you value this aspect, that alone would be the reason to switch.

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That’s tough...also consider that really liking your co-workers and having WLB is rare.

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Doesn’t matter so long as it’s not an pattern on the resume. Take the job. Explain it away as not a good fit once you joined. If it’s years ago, especially 5+, it likely won’t even be noticed leave alone a concern. Enjoy the remote life! It’s great, especially if it comes with a pay bump. Win win!

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Unless the new gig is a dream gig, I’m not sure the pros you’ve given outweigh the pros you’d be leaving. Not sure if you get offers or recruiters always reaching out but it’s pretty common and good people/teams are less easy to find. Do what you think is best but this new gig doesn’t seem like it’s lightyears better

Is $5K life changing money for you? For me the cut line to move is 30%.

For me full remote was worth $25K minimum. You need to do your own calculation.

I would be careful about factoring "potential" career growth. I would want something a little more firm to move.

Good culture and good people is a big deal. But so is cold hard cash.

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