Three years latter... and finally got an interview..

paul78

UnixGuy wrote: »

wait, less money and more commute, why?

At my current job, my annual compensation is fairly predictable and I can rely on a range today. I (along with my wife's input) decided that the 40% reduction in compensation was a risk worth taking for the potential upside at the new job. It's a calculated risk and one that I have a high degree of control. My current annual compensation is already pretty high so even at a 40% reduction, we decided we can still live comfortably since our family do not have an extravagant lifestyle.

The longer commute is a bummer but given the long hours, sometimes a commute is a good way to decompress after a long day.

UnixGuy

you mean you took the risk because it's a C-level position? Sorry I still don't understand. I thought you are already in a c-level position?

paul78

Not entirely. I don't currently hold an actual title that is C-level (I have held those titles at smaller companies) but that is due to the organizational hierarchy of the corporation where I currently work. But the title is a very small part of why I was interested in the job.

With my new job which is a startup, I am entitled to a significant stock option grant. The upside that I am referring is that stock option grant. If I am able to be successful, that option grant could be worth significantly more than what I am giving up in my current job.

The other intangible plus is that I have always had a lot more personal enjoyment working at a small startup.

--chris--

paul78 wrote: »

Not entirely. I don't currently hold an actual title that is C-level (I have held those titles at smaller companies) but that is due to the organizational hierarchy of the corporation where I currently work. But the title is a very small part of why I was interested in the job.

With my new job which is a startup, I am entitled to a significant stock option grant. The upside that I am referring is that stock option grant. If I am able to be successful, that option grant could be worth significantly more than what I am giving up in my current job.

The other intangible plus is that I have always had a lot more personal enjoyment working at a small startup.

Wow, I bet you feel pretty good right now. Savor it! Congrats!

A 90 minute commute is something else. I have done it (unpaid internship none-the-less)....I am uncertain if I could do it again, but I know better than to say never again.

I am curious, someone in your position...do you expect to be shown the door when you tender your resignation?

Also this thread should be "Thread of the year" for this sub. So much knowledge!

paul78

Thanks Chris. No, I didn't expect to be shown the door. Although, I kinda was hoping for it since I could then take some extra time off in-between jobs. Generally speaking for most organizations, it would be too disruptive without some level of transition. And it would not be a good message to send to the staff. It's an interesting question though.

--chris--

paul78 wrote: »

Thanks Chris. No, I didn't expect to be shown the door. Although, I kinda was hoping for it since I could then take some extra time off in-between jobs. Generally speaking for most organizations, it would be too disruptive without some level of transition. And it would not be a good message to send to the staff. It's an interesting question though.

My $0.02; when your in a commodity position your more likely to receive that type of treatment.

So the new employer, have they laid out any goals they want to achieve or are they just handing you the keys and pretty much saying "do your thing"?

paul78

--chris-- wrote: »

have they laid out any goals they want to achieve or are they just handing you the keys and pretty much saying "do your thing"?

The goals are fairly subjective and general. But that's normal - it's basically falls into the category of "deliver product and increase revenue".

--chris--

paul78 wrote: »

The goals are fairly subjective and general. But that's normal - it's basically falls into the category of "deliver product and increase revenue".

lol. I have noticed the higher you climb the latter, the more general and vague your jobs becomes.

Helpdesk: Troubleshoot and provide support for ________ software.
System engineer: Provide operational support to Windows servers/domain
CIO: Make things happen, bring in money.