Hi friends,
I’m looking for some advice. I’m currently an associate at one of the MBB firms, but I’ve realized that the job, the team environment, and even the city just aren’t a fit for me.
I recently received an offer back in my home country, in a city where the cost of living—especially rent—is about 30–40% lower. The base salary is about 25% lower than what I earn now, and the total compensation difference is around 5%.
The role itself is exciting: I’d be working on defining routes to market for AI infrastructure as part of a newly created team within one of the largest companies in the country—and globally. The department operates somewhat like a startup. I would hire a manager to support me and oversee about 10 indirect reports. My supervisor would be a former MBB consultant, and I genuinely liked everyone I met during the interview process. I’m really drawn to the role, but I’m disappointed by the salary.
