For me (big tech senior), you'd have to get close to the money. I might take a 10% paycut, but probably not more than 20%. Equity can close the gap, but I can d

For me (big tech senior), you'd have to get close to the money. I might take a 10% paycut, but probably not more than 20%. Equity can close the gap, but I can do risk based calculations, so it'll need to be very strong. I also have great benefits, a pretty good work life balance (more thant 40h a week, but when and how much I want. Most big tech Srs I know do- we've been doing this long enough to know how much we want to work. What could attract me out, for at least a bit less money? * More say on product definition * Interesting problem space * Leadership that I believe is genuinely happy to have me on the team, and wants to support me. And that I personally like. * Team members that I like, including ones that I can mentor * Clear ability to grow, including increasing rewards with appropriate impact. * A culture that is a great fit And you'd have to woo more than just a blind linkedIN inMail. People want to be wanted.