Which option would you take?

A: $300k total comp + equity that could be worth ($750k-$1.5M in 4 years) at a smaller entrepreneurial firm in a slowing industry segment. Have a lot of political capital and job stability. Would likely need to start somewhere new after exit.

B: $300k total comp match for first 2 years then paid off revenue generated (they have a very healthy pipeline and older managers that can pass down revenue). $1M+ total comp upside and could be here for my career. More risk

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Give me the one you don’t take. Each sound like it’s worth the work and is an improvement to my current situation.

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B.

I wish you all the success in the world. I’m sure you worked hard to get these two offers.

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So you’ll be making $1mill a year after 2-3 yrs at B vs. a potential one time payout of 760-1.5mill in 4 years in A? Seems kinda obvious

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Would be more like after 5-10 years ramping up over time if things are going well

Spreadsheets are your friend here.

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Define worst, base, and best scenarios and see what you would choose under each. Make a decision that you won’t regret if things go wrong or the other option goes rocket high

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A seems short term with not much more to gain and still a good amount of risk (declining industry)
B seems healthy with the same comp and way stronger long term potential all around (career years and comp)

I would go with B if I'm going based off what you've written even though it may feel like the harder choice to make

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Thanks for your thoughts!

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A -

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Why?

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Option c.

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For those saying A or B can you expand how you are thinking about the decision? Struggling with it. I know I am fortunate to have two good options, just don't want to make the wrong decision. Thanks for your input

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A hands down !

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Why?

What’s the “more risk”?

More risk is that option B is a new team, I don't have any political capital and if I don't perform/drive revenue there is a risk the upside is never captured or is captured much later. While at A I have a solid reputation/less risk but there is sub-industry risk and I am near capped out in terms of comp

What industry is this?

Pharma?

How liquid are the equities in both scenarios?

In option A, illiquid unless I leave

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