Turned down a FAANG exit today. Think I might have messed up. I’m currently a SR making 100k TC at a boutique firm. Was offered 105k TC as a program manager. Base salary would be less than current. I would have had to relocate to a new city (don’t really want to). Similar cost of living cites. I have 5 YEO and a masters. Tried to negotiate but was told offer was firm. Did I make the right call?

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It’s the right call if you think it is

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You don’t want to relocate to new city. So you made the right call. This isn’t the only time you’ll get a shot at an exit. Leaving for the right role is just as important as leaving for a brand name. If you really want to leave your firm, continue applying and interviewing whenever you’re ready again.

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Yes.

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I would say yes just on brand. Don’t think short term, you can parlay the success at FAANG into better opps that pay better in the future.

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You’re right, yes to making a bad call. No to making the right call.

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Yes you did a good move imo op.

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You would have been underpaid so good job for sticking it to them. This doesn’t stop you from continuing to look.
Will keep in mind that most companies are remote for the next few months so location is more flexible.

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Depends on what you do at your current firm??

It was a program manager

Can you share more info on the breakdown of the 105k offer?

That seems way too low for FAANG. Maybe try negotiating?

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