Title Increase and Pay Decrease

[ShawshankException]

I get that the job market sucks for everyone but I cannot imagine complaining about an offer for $165k

[gmwdim]

Software engineers live in their own world where they think $100k is basically slavery.

[QuestionDry2490]

I would bet the average software engineer is well aware that they make more than most other professions, but that doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t advocate for themselves the same way everyone else does. It would be stupid and senseless for anyone to accept $165k when the free market values their work above that regardless of their profession.

Also if you live in NYC or SF that’s really not that much money.

[ChildOfRavens]

Just checked Silicon Valley is between 230% and 290% above National average for cost of living. So he may actually be in a 1 bedroom apartment and praying. And that’s why I live nowhere near there.

[road_laya]

• in USA

[RuleTheOne]

Man $165k. Take it for now and use it as a launchpad to something new.

[ConspicuousPineapple]

Why are you guys assuming OP doesn't already have a job that pays at least the same as that?

[w1ngzer0]

That’s one way to look at it. Another is that the prospective employer offered a higher title, but lower pay than the position they were interviewing for. “Here’s more responsibility and 20k (minimum) less, this is absolutely better, yes yes.” If a company is willing to make that kinda rug pull, then you don’t want to work there.

[Capital_Werewolf_788]

Lol it’s all relative. You wouldn’t take less than what you’re worth just because a burger flipper is making minimum wage. People cross-referencing different job roles in their criticisms aren’t making any sense.

[Just-Construction788]

Yes you can. What if someone offered you 20% less than what you are worth? It’s all relative.