I am actually a dumb engineer. Not many people have realized this but I am straight up bad Tc: 400k
Wherever your job is safe and you have a chance to improve
Being dumb at Google will give you a chance to learn from smart people and become smarter. You can then go elsewhere for higher scope.
There’s no guarantee you won’t be dumb somewhere else too. Better to be surrounded by smart people and learn and get paid well.
Being dumb elsewhere has saved me nerves
Just enjoy the unlimited Lamb & Malbec from the cafeteria bro. - creating problems in your head
It comes down to who pays the most. Getting ego stroked is all good until it isn't.
+100…
You are in the right room then
whichever makes you happier