Job switch worth it ?

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Would you change jobs if:

You’re making 160k base + random bonuses ~10k and on a rapid growth trajectory/ fast track in consulting firm, senior level, but that’s only L3.

Or switch to Walmart senior data scientist L4  position 170k base, 45 stock,  potential for 30k annual bonus.

trillionaire1 · Accepted Answer

To me that 10k raise with “potential” bonus is not worth jumping. Especially if you have a solid position at your current job. Some companies are starting lay offs and if you switch. You’ll easily be on the chopping block.

ThaCarter · Answer

Yeah I think this is one of those situations where you're going to have to put a value to your career growth/personal life/etc. If you want to continue growing and becoming a higher level DS, then I'd say your consulting job makes most sense, but if you're fine where you're at, career-wise, then taking the same job at Walmart for more money could be a good move too.

I would consider potential layoffs but also consider that it seems like most of the big ones are done. Still a risk, but I think much less risky than 2023 was.

grant · Answer

Are both remote roles? Then my recommendation would be take both jobs and quit the one you like less in 3-6 months.The base of the offer you have is more than your current plus bonus, so normally a choice between the two would be a brainer. There’s some consideration to be made for layoff risk, but teams at risk of impact aren’t likely to get the greenlight to hire right now, so it’s either a needed role or it’s a backfill, so it should be safe.

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