Should I switch jobs or not?
I have been working with my current company for last 2 years, it's a small company (15 peoples including management) now I got a really great offer from a really good company(500+ employees, 8+ office in 6 countries) they recently contacted me and offered me a team lead position on a project related to microservices.
I want to join them since they are giving me a 90% hike on salary plus extra benefits, bonus, and health insurance for my family. I am a little bit scared since I have never worked with a big company like this and I feel that I am not ready yet to take such responsibilities, also I am thinking like what if I don't fit in the company because of covid there are people losing jobs I don't want to face that situation.
I really like my current company founders are the really friendly and almost the same age as mine but the pay is not that good.
What would you do if you were in my position?
Have you tried asking your current company for a raise? Telling them that you have another offer might give you good leverage.
@catico Yes, I asked them waiting for their reply. But I don't think that they can give me this increment since it's a small startup.
it's good that you're scared, it means you probably want this more than you know. it's also good to get out of our comfort zones, try new things. this is the only way to grow :)
If you can be a team leader for microservices, you can find a job at anytime. It depends how much savings you have.
In my opinion, 90% hike plus a good line on a CV is a no-brainer.
@NicolasZozol I am working on microservices for the last 1.5 years in my current company. So I do have the exp. for the coding part but I am an introvert so I am afraid of client communication and managing a team.
There is something called the sunk cost theory where people are afraid of losing out after investing so much time on something they consider worthwhile. It usually happens that the people who make it in this world are those that are willing to take calculated risks.
I don't think that anyone here can give you accurate advice, because your life situation is completely different from anyone else's. You are in a unique position.
We are so fortunate to live in a free society. I think the important question you need to ask yourself is "What will a free man do?". There is no right or wrong answer. What will Krunal Shah do?
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