The Money or the Title?

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Insightful article on what to choose when at a crossroads between higher pay and a better title: https://newsletter.memesmotivations.com/p/m-and-ms-the-money-or-the-title

Tldr: Choose the money, money compounds careers

7agvOJu341nu · Accepted Answer

"This is where you want to be; upward career momentum and a reputation for punching above your weight are far more critical than most people realize. And more money can usually set both up in your favor."

Just job hop and use those moves as leverage. You can change your titles on your resume if need be. No one is auditing your resume to that level of scrutiny. Do they even check references for jobs anymore?

ghunja281 · Answer

Cash is king. You can't buy groceries with your business card.

clear2004 · Answer

You always take the money. The only exception is when you want to use the title and jump ship - but then you should be careful what you wish for.

paloma · Answer

Agree, choose money, that’ll set the rails for you and your expectations in the future. And all your promotions and salary increases will be based off the higher amount

80u31hnjbf1 · Answer

Perception is everything and titles matter more than people realize. And only a handful of people will know what your salary is, and those people are the ones approving the budget for the next job. So I'd say money is P1 and title is P2

The Money or the Title?

M&Ms: The Money or the Title?

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