Hi – I’ve been at a startup for 2 yrs and am comfy. I’m stagnant but didn’t pursue anything new since the tech layoffs were scary.
I was recruited with a significant raise and chunky sign on bonus at a competitor. I like our product more but the competitors leadership (incl my team) has a more impressive background hauling from FAANG and equivalent tech + consulting companies.
Now my current company wants to match all that and more, like giving me a promotion, more budget for conferences (which was non-existent before) so I can grow more.
Since we’re on a hiring freeze there really isn’t another way for me to “grow” outside of total comp. I’m thinking conferences can’t replace learning from a new team / company / mentor.
For long-term career benefits (eventually more $$$), would you stay or would you go?
I’m leaning towards leaving as but am wondering if 2 years wasn’t enough time to give to a company.