If you worked your way up to a 100k salary at a company after 20 years. Then was offered a brand new salary of 170k at a new company. Would you stay at the one you worked so long at. Or chase the money?
So many variables... For one, what's the history/future plans of the new offer job vs. the current one?
I agree. There are a lot of variables involved in such a decision. I say to look toward the future though. Personally, I'd stay at the first job because you'll have a level of seniority there that may come in handy if there are problems with the company at some point. Last hired, first fired generally elsewhere. That'd be my concern with going anywhere else.
Does one job offer more potential for growth than the other? Does one allow for more flexible hours to make your life note enjoyable? There are a lot of variables to take into account here. Good luck worth your decision!
If you want to stick with the 100k salary job, use the 170k job opportunity as leverage for your current contact. That way you can stay where you are at and receive a higher yearly salary.
I agree, it depends on how well you like your current job. If it was my dream job that was offering 170k, I would go for it.. No matter the risks. But if my dream job was the 100k one, I would stay put.
Chase the money like when your mom switched corners because the other corner had more men looking for a good time
Success is what happens when preperation and opportunity meet. If you've the skill set, and there's a market, you should capitalize on it.
I would also look into the benefits. If you've been at one company for 20 years they might be giving you more pto days and such. I'd look into things like that, and also insurance packages and what not and then see which place you think would be better for you.