Wanted to get FB thoughts on two offers:

1.) Series C start-up: Director, 210k base, 9-13% annual bonus paid out every month starting from join date, 50k equity, 10k Signing bonus TC: 250k.

Pro: love the people, easier to impact, mission-driven
Con: start-up growing pains; 30k less than other

2.) Public Tech: SM of Strat; 200k base, no annual bonus; 250k equity over 4 years, 20k signing TC: 280k

Pro: 30k more comp, bigger name, defined role
Con: Unsure about fit; harder to stand-out

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Honest question , how do you find roles at startups or do you get headhunted?

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My gut tells me option 1, but wanted to see if I’m missing anything else important to consider.

I think your gut is right. After a certain point of $, you shouldn't hesitate to pursue fulfillment (fit, purpose, wlb, etc.)

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Option 1 sounds more exciting.

Ignore the signing bonus since it’s not recurring. TC for option 1 is: 233~ and TC for option 2 is: 262.5.

The delta is essentially the same but numbers in total are lower. 13% isn’t really going to change your quality of life, go with what will be more enjoyable to you.

If you love the people at Option 1, than the question is answered. 200k is still a great salary and if you have pretty strong certainty you'll love your job, than it's a no-brainer. Sometimes you gotta go with your heart, not the numbers (both of which are great tbh)

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