SleepyCupcake
SleepyCupcake

Got a job offer with almost 50% increase in my base but I'm not sure because the company seems toxic. What should I do? The company seems almost desperate to hire

So today I received an offer from a startup that is giving me a pretty good 50% jump on my current base. It's not a well-known startup but during my interview i noticed certain red flags, the way they were interviewing, very arrogant and got a lot of micro-managing vibes from them, expect designs to delivered very quickly.

While the money is very good, I'm skeptical if I should accept it or not? What would you guys do in such a situation? I am working currently

6mo ago
FuzzyPretzel
FuzzyPretzel

I have changed jobs very frequently in the last 1 year. Some weren't location fit, some weren't product fit or I get a more lucrative one. One thing I realised is, you can walk out whenever you want and there are abundant opportunity outside. I worked at a highly paid startup for some time. That really boosted my CTC even while switching within months.

FuzzyPretzel
FuzzyPretzel

I just gave a perspective here.

ZippyBagel
ZippyBagel

Get the CTC hike and quit if it’s bad.

ZestyQuokka
ZestyQuokka

Can you offer shop? That money is good, if you can negotiate with another good company; it will be a win win

ZestyQuokka
ZestyQuokka

Disclaimer: I don't advocate this. But a man's gotta what it gotta do 🤷‍♀️

FloatingPotato
FloatingPotato
TCS6mo

Why not use the new offer to negotiate & bump up your salary in current org if you don't wanna switch now.

SleepyCupcake
SleepyCupcake
SAP6mo

What if they refuse to bump up my salary

JumpyPretzel
JumpyPretzel

Never join toxic moronic companies. Reject such offers. 50% is hardly any big increase, many are getting 50% these days from other organisations too- some MNCs as well. Unless they give something like 150% hike, you shouldn’t even think of joining such risky organisations. They will spoil your life.

FluffyPanda
FluffyPanda
Jio6mo

Suggest you to talk with the team members if possible or someone from the company in detail to evaluate the toxicity. Based on the interview,we can't say how toxic company is. Try to get more data/info which will help you to make informed decision. Having said this, if you come to conclusion that the managers or team are toxic, no matter how much they pay, i suggest don't join. After a few months, this toxicity costs your mental wellness, which is more valuable than CTC. When you got multiple offers/switched companies in short term, which I assume you have good skillset which are in demand, so wait for some more time, give more interviews and then shift to good company

BouncyDonut
BouncyDonut

Take the offer bro, money matters. If you don't like leave it with another hike in 6 months, at the end win win for you.

SleepyCupcake
SleepyCupcake
SAP6mo

The problem is I am already leaving my company within a year and I can't risk having another short stint in my resume...

BouncyDonut
BouncyDonut

Hmm...if you have this issue...you take a call. Just think if the money is good enough for you to deal with the toxicity for atleast a year..take it. Otherwise stay

Also are you confident of this getting such a offer again, stay.

But i m telling from my experience taking such risks, pay off

SquishyQuokka
SquishyQuokka

Toxic is okay. Money is forever.

DerpyBanana
DerpyBanana

Not as difficult as you think. Just accept the offer & after 2-3 months of work start applying to other better opportunities where you can find a more better pay along with good work environment.

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