So I've been working at Corp Strat at a FAANG right now. Pay is solid (90K eur all-in), and I'm working 35-50 hours a week. I should get a bump to 130K all-in within a year, ratings are very strong, I'm learning a lot and I really like my boss.
There are some tech firms that pay 30-40% more - even post bump - but these are less strong names (f.i. Pinterest) with potentially less interesting work. Also I am aware that having a boss you like & being in an environment you like going to work to every day where you are regarded highly by your peers is not something that's guaranteed in another company.
My thought is that I might be able to go to a T2 Tech company in corp strat, take a 40% bump and then switch back into a FAANG a few years later with an accelerated path to a higher level there (and take the money with me).
Am I being fully shortsighted here? Any monkeys out there did something similar? I did banking & worked my way through uni, so I am very aware how nice my life is right now, but that doesn't mean that - in theory - there's something even better out there.
It should like you have this already figured out. If you jump to a T2, you might get more money in the short run (+50k on top of your near term bump to 130k). Seems like a lot for you now. Question you might ask yourself is what does your pay trajectory look like in 5yrs and 10yrs. Probably even 180k might seem very small potato. If so, what does your core job hunting attributes look like (1) Resume (2) core experiences you can talk about in a job interview based on your alternative paths. Lastly what are the career risks? One hand is a boss you know, like, and he/she likes you (ratings are very strong). On the other hand what will your new boss think of you (and not everything is controllable by you so he/she may not like you even if you are great).
don't discount the value of a great boss and enjoying what you do and who you work with.