FuzzyUnicorn
FuzzyUnicorn

advice for choosing an offer

I received 2 offers recently, for context I'm graduating this year-

1 - a PPO for an early stage startup I have been interning for. TC - 10 base + share of revenue generated. Essentially it is a founders office role, but will be closing sales too. Good culture, profitable.

2- Browserstack for SDET role, TC - 11 base + 5 performance pay+bonus.

Conflict is - should I choose the startup due to its potential high returns and my preference for the founders office role or BS for stable income and brand value ?

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SleepyLlama
SleepyLlama
Uber11mo

🐥 If your family isn't reliant on your income, choosing a startup offers high rewards but entails significant risk. However, startups may lack experienced mentors beyond the visionary founders. You might have to kick your yass* to keep up on the ladder.

Note: In startups, climbing the corporate ladder is streamlined when you're actively driving impact within the business. Unlike traditional roles, where brand reputation carries weight, in startups, your contributions directly shape your trajectory.

🐣 On the other hand, if income dependency is a factor, opting for a reputable brand like BrowserStack provides stability and facilitates easier career transitions further in life while offering peace of mind.

Note: Even if your impact at a brand is minimal, the sheer reputation of the company opens numerous doors to new opportunities. That's the power a brand can wield in your career journey.

All The Best

FuzzyUnicorn
FuzzyUnicorn

Thank you. With the base pay being similar, it was so confusing because both seemed alright. But BS may open more opportunities to pivot due to the brand value, so leaning towards that.

FluffyNugget
FluffyNugget
Plivo11mo

Eh u cannot count on stable income and brand value. Known evil is better than unknown… Go for option 1 according to me.

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