For context, I am 25 yrs old. I am an InfoSec Engineer in a big city in the East US. I have been working at an F500 company for over 2 years and have been interviewing around to see what's out there. I never thought I would be in the position I am in now. I have received two job offers and I am having a hell of a time trying to choose between them.
- Offer 1 is a start-up going public in the next quarter or two.
- $120,000 base with 10% annual bonus
- $50,000 RSU. One-quarter of the RSU will be vested annually over 4 years
- Fully Remote - based in California
- Unlimited PTO
- Will be expected to do a lot of work and shoulder a lot of responsibilities
- 30% of the employees are "open to work" on LinkedIn. Including VP's, Managers, and someone in my exact role
This company has a mission statement I believe in and would feel proud supporting (green energy). I feel like helping bring a company from private to public will be a valuable addition to my resume as well as set me up for early financial independence (I really aim to retire early - Lean FIRE). Company 1 is building out its InfoSec team and is serious about recruiting good talent. The VP I will report to starts one week before I do if that shows how new the team will be. It will be great to get in on the ground floor and see the team grow. However, the workload, in the beginning, might be overwhelming and I am worried I am being set up to fail. On top of that, I am concerned if I accept this salary I will price myself out of the market I live in; which would be a concern if I choose to leave.
- Offer 2 is an F500 company that has great growth opportunities
- $85,000 base with 10% annual bonus
- Stock options
- Hybrid remote/in-office, but I would have to move across town
- Very strict work/life balance and the employees genuinely enjoy working there
- 0 people on the team I would join are "open to work" on LinkedIn
This offer is only a $15k + bonus raise from my current situation, will require me to move to a nicer area (more rent/expenses). However, the company culture was appealing and the gut feeling I got while speaking to future coworkers/managers/leadership made me believe I will genuinely like working there. FAANG companies recruit heavily from Company 2. I have evidence that the workload is not overwhelming and work/life balance is sustainable.
On paper, this should be a no-brainer. I would almost double my salary with Company 1! They are offering so many incentives; both financial and otherwise. But I was so impressed with the team from Company 2. I spoke with the recruiter of Company 2 and he was floored at how many hoops senior leadership was jumping through to try and land me.
I had a call with the C-level who will lead my organization and I have maxed out the offer ranges from both companies. I feel like the prettiest belle at the ball, but at the same time it is tearing me up inside.
I guess I am looking at someone who has experience making this choice and what lead their decision, as well as how it turned out for them. Any regrets? Any advice?
Oh, and I have to decide by tomorrow.
Submitted November 01, 2021 at 05:42PM by cant-stop-throwing https://ift.tt/2Y7h27r
