I have only 9 months of experience. I know that I'll get 10% hike (2.5L) in the next review cycle i.e. in this july-aug. Everyone is happy with my performance and all my senior folks including my manager says I'm up for SDE2. So, I might get the SDE2 title (not sure as this is my first time and there is a slight chance for office politics) but if thats the case I'll get additional 8% of hike.
Now my question is should I switch I know I can crack a company with 25-30% more base. I have a soft offer.
I like the people of my company including my manager(sometimes he back stab when it comes around with management but it's fine I mostly handle it) but I hate the management they will do anything to stop the hike.
But if I switch it'll take me another one year to prove myself to be SDE2 in my next company. ( in my present company I'll be sure an SDE2 by next January)
so, what should I do? Is the title of SDE2 really worth it or the money??