Job Offer - Worse Location, Better Pay

Looking for some open advice here.


Currently working as a BDM for a start up in my favorite city in the country. The job has a pretty high base, with a commission structure that is modest. I lead the company in sales and pipeline and so I have general freedom in my day to day, no one questions anything I do, and possibly good chance at writing my ticket upwards, as this is a start up.


However I'm being offered a position elsewhere, in the same industry, for nearly double the base, and almost 2.5x the OTE including commission. The pay increase is obscene, however, I have to move across the country to a place I dont love but I could be fine with it. I would be giving up my location that I love, and also my high stature and potentially promising outlook, but for the chance to make massive bucks and go to a company with more structure and better sales, but potentially just be another pawn.


Any thoughts here. Essentially battling the dilemma of money vs loving my location and possible outlook.

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I think it's worth it. I know the grass isn't always greener, but some of the best experiences in life come from getting outside your comfort zone plus double the base is incredible. I LOVE MY COMPANY like really really enjoy my current job, but if someone offered me double my base with a commission structure also higher than what I have now I would be at that new company unless it was just an absolute nightmare of a job.
DungeonsNDemos
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That's a tough one. I'm not sure how long you have been at your current company, but what is your longterm goal? Often moving to another company is the best way to get a pay bump BUT you risk getting yourself into a worse position if you missed any red flags. The grass isn't always greener.
Also consider your personal, non-work goals. Ideally what do the next 3 years look like to you?
HotSauced
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I've only been at this current one for a year, so its still early to be asking for higher stature in the company, but as you mentioned I could head over there and feel it was a mistake. At which point I've now moved across the country too.ย 

Non work wise, I'm 29, and also feel like I'll end up settling down over there if I move, which is another fear. Trapping myself somewhere because of a career decision. I know moving back is always a thing if it doesnt work out.ย 

Is it reasonable to go to the current employer and ask them to attempt a base match? Given performance, not necessarily match as its a massive gap, but come close?
DungeonsNDemos
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Moving back can always be an option but remember that moving is a pain in the ass too.
If you approach your current company looking for a match based off the other offer, then they willย 
1) know you were looking / open to offers
2) if they give it to you, then you might be first on the chopping block going forward.

I don't feel that asking for a raise based on an offer is a good way to go about it, though anyone else please give us your take!

If you ask for a raise, let it be on merit and your track record so far. And if they don't make it happen, you have an out going to the other company.

I'm in a similar position where I make a lower base salary with uncapped commish and no OTE or quota (technically, since I do hybrid stuff).ย 
I have been approached by a company in our similar market looking to start up and they base will probably be a lot more than I make now, though I am weighing the pros and cons of going to startup life, rather than keep my easy WFH position now.

I guess my TL;DR is - look longterm, and don't just think about the $$$
DataSlangah
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Ask for the raise in base pay, but DO NOT tell them you have a competing offer. Justify why they should give you a bump based on the facts you stated above. #1 in sales/pipeline, making x, but leading to y in ARR. etc. If they want to keep you, which they should, they will give you something. Maybe RSUโ€™s or something.
HotSauced
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These are great points. I appreciate all the input. And I agree with the sentiment of just claiming you have an offer and require more money. Far too many negatives associated with the outcome of staying. Iโ€™m going to mull this through the weekend and decide.ย 
DungeonsNDemos
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Glad to help! I like to make pros and cons list for big decisions
funcoupons
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Really depends, there is no right or wrong answer here. Some people will live at the North Pole if it means they can make the big bucks, others are fine working minimum wage if it means they get to be in a surfing town...

What's most important to you? Money or living in a great city?ย 
cw95
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Apart from your current job, do you have anything else where you are to keep you there? Family, partner etc?ย 
HotSauced
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Nothing at all. Just a great group of friends and all my favorite things to do. So moving isnt terribly difficult, but it begs to question how much do I value that stuff vs money
cw95
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I wouldn't, personally, think just about the money. I'd think about the different opportunities that may come up in the city, the new people, the experience etc.ย 

Your good friends will still be your good friends and it gives you the opportunity to go back and visit from time to time.ย 

I guess, I would like to think I would take the approach of 'If I don't do it, I will regret it as I won't know if it would be perfect for me, but if I do it and it doesn't work out then at least I tried'.ย 
Tres
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With the trend of remote work can you take the new job and still spend time in your favorite city? The extra money might allow you to fly back frequently or work remotely from there for a week each month..ย 
GDO
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Do it! Make some big bucks and try to go back earning at that rate there as wel in Agee years. Is the cost of living the same?
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