re: Tough career decision

So I’ve done the reverse of what you’re talking about. Small company to Fortune 500.

My initial thoughts…just some questions to ask.

1.) which job offers long term pay increases? Smaller companies might but with this small of a company you probably won’t make more than the owner.
2.) Is smaller company an opportunity for future ownership either of that company or on your own? People that I’ve seen do this we’re more entrepreneurs at heart and this was the step to get there.
3.) You’re young…benefits may not seem like much but missing out on 401k match ops etc early in your life could set you back LOTS of opportunity for compounding interest. Second, once you have kids those health benefits are huge. Make sure they pay you accordingly. Factor in 401k match and cost of benefits to what they pay you. Tactfully negotiate it if you can.