[Aeolun]

Working at a company that actually makes and pays cash is better in all ways than a pre-IPO startup that might potentially go that route and earn you some money then.

A company can just be a great place to work. No cool aid necessary.

[echelon]

My salary alone was better than Mailchimp comp. SF wages in Atlanta. Plus, we were already unicorn status and growing rapidly.

It would have been a solid choice.

[Aeolun]

That’s possible, and probably a better idea if you’re optimizing for comp.

But there’s a lot to be said for staying to work at a company you love and enjoy, especially if your compensation is already enough for a very comfortable life.

[olau]

This may come as a shock to you, but for most people life is not just about money.

[aniforprez]

What a non sequitur