I'd like some feedback from the board. I'm going to cross post it to the jobs board too.
In your opinion, at what point does an increase in pay/opportunity become overshadowed by a less enjoyable corporate culture/environment?
I have been with my employer for 7 years and my experience has been great. They treat their people well, have good benefits, work/life flexibility, etc. That said, I have been offered a job at a competitor for 25-30% more pay, similar benefits(better 401k match), more responsibility, and the opportunity to learn a new skill which I can't get in my current role. I'd be much more marketable after mastering said skill. The downside is that some deparments of the company can be difficult to work in and you generally don't hear about people leaving and saying "man, I really enjoyed that experience".
I'm leaning towards taking the job/pay bump and learning what I can. I can always leave down the road if it's a bad fit. What would you do if you were in a similar situation?
In your opinion, at what point does an increase in pay/opportunity become overshadowed by a less enjoyable corporate culture/environment?
I have been with my employer for 7 years and my experience has been great. They treat their people well, have good benefits, work/life flexibility, etc. That said, I have been offered a job at a competitor for 25-30% more pay, similar benefits(better 401k match), more responsibility, and the opportunity to learn a new skill which I can't get in my current role. I'd be much more marketable after mastering said skill. The downside is that some deparments of the company can be difficult to work in and you generally don't hear about people leaving and saying "man, I really enjoyed that experience".
I'm leaning towards taking the job/pay bump and learning what I can. I can always leave down the road if it's a bad fit. What would you do if you were in a similar situation?