Is it okay to leave a company I just joined for a better offer?
After only two weeks with the company I just joined (not FB) I’m unexpectedly getting a much better offer. They’re a more established, public, company and TC that is at least 20% better (prior to any negotiation). The only downside is the new offer will be “harder work” and have a worse commute when in-person resumes.
I feel bad leaving the company I just joined after a week, knowing they’re already moving people around because they’re relying on me to handle what I’ve been hired for. But I’d be crazy not to take it, right? I’ve actually done this once before, many years ago, and it worked out okay. I have better confidence in this move, this time.
YOE: 11
TC: $180k/year
New offer: At least $220k/year
Edit: Getting more responses telling me to stay then I thought I would. I’m going to try to do a better job of outlining the advantages I see to the new offer…
–AT LEAST 20% higher, with zero negotiation on my part. The final offer will likely end up higher than 20%, and also continue to increase because the second company is public. Current company is not, and options are not attractive.
—Product/Project, while more difficult, is also more interesting to me. Furthermore, it has the potential to seriously improve my reputation in the industry if things go well.
—The company itself is definitely not going anywhere. It’s hard to be sure, but it feels like there would be improved long-term job security.
—Even when the commute returns, it will likely be on a hybrid schedule. Company used to run a shuttle as well, hopefully that returns someday.
Honestly, the only major downside I see is then immediate hit to my reputation at the current company. But I’d really love other opinions.
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Nothing about that offers seems worth it.
Whatadw you choose the company you are currently at?
Personally, a $40k/year bump feels big to me.