Advice for mid/senior job search
Edited due to too many personal details. Can revive later if interest. Thanks all, appreciate it as always.
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More context? Providing a range on YOE, type of shop you work at, and what kind of seats you're open to would go a long way
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Taking a swing at a pod shop seems like an obvious path? If you're leaving a seat like that for "personal" issues sounds like you value independence which running a pod will provide. Spend a year or so to further specialize and pad up the savings while having conversations across platforms, then leave on a large guarantee
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Message it as something along the lines of “willing to take a pay cut now for more future potential upside…want to help build something…” Don’t know if this is applicable to your situation, but I think there is usually some way to spin most anything
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Assume you have saved a ton (8+ figures) after these years? Would you consider starting own fund or just running PA?
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