A few months ago, I found myself at career crossroads.
I had gone through six rounds of interviews plus a take-home project to secure an incredible offer from a Big Tech company.
However, I was really happy with my current role, where I had a ton of autonomy, growth and interesting challenges. I agonised over the decision.
LEAVE?
Secure a 6-figure salary at one of the tech's favourite & well-known companies. Career prestige, financial stability, outstanding bonuses.
STAY?
Help build up a tiny startup you love. Meaningful work, massive impact, ownership and solid engineering growth.
Which would you have chosen?
I chose to stay. And here's why:
https://anniebombanie.medium.com/i-turned-down-a-six-figure-salary-in-big-tech-to-stay-at-a-five-person-startup-4d5cfc720eb3
I had gone through six rounds of interviews plus a take-home project to secure an incredible offer from a Big Tech company.
However, I was really happy with my current role, where I had a ton of autonomy, growth and interesting challenges. I agonised over the decision.
LEAVE?
Secure a 6-figure salary at one of the tech's favourite & well-known companies. Career prestige, financial stability, outstanding bonuses.
STAY?
Help build up a tiny startup you love. Meaningful work, massive impact, ownership and solid engineering growth.
Which would you have chosen?
I chose to stay. And here's why:
https://anniebombanie.medium.com/i-turned-down-a-six-figure-salary-in-big-tech-to-stay-at-a-five-person-startup-4d5cfc720eb3