What would it take comp-wise to move from a SM to MM?

Thought this might be relevant given the recent posts about moving over to the platforms and comp numbers coming out this time of year. How much increase in comp would motivate you to move to one of the larger funds (citadel, mill, p72, etc)? Obviously YoE, time at fund, seniority all factor in here.

I have 2 yrs banking, 2 yrs PE, 2 at current HF, making $550k all-in. If one of those funds offered me $800k+ I would take it. What do you guys think?

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