Tech IndustryNov 14, 2019
KPMGXJAK12

Reconsidering Low Balled Start up offer

I declined an analyst role from a startup because the offer was a lot lower than what i make in my current job. 18k lower... i think this startup will give me the opportunity to be an analyst and then also learn how to be an engineer but the pay just made me feel like i wasnt being paid what i was worth im currently not doing any analyzing of data or engineering right now but ive applied to over quite a few jobs (300+) and havent received anything offer so i feel like im not worth anything should i reconsider this position if they would let me accept the offer after ive already declined? i told them i was going to look for opportunities at my current job. also how bad would it be if i get this position and then leave after a few months because i was offered something better? (please answer in comments)

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Expedia Group %%^%% Nov 14, 2019

Isn't the point of a startup to work hard towards an eventual IPO and big payout? The salary shouldn't be your top consideration - go to FAANG if TC is your thing.

KPMG XJAK12 OP Nov 14, 2019

I’m not looking for a big TC just something that is atleast what I was currently making Currently making <65k

AT&T MsdR32 Nov 14, 2019

At that TC, do t take an 18k paycut. That's too little TC.