Lots of different things to consider but would also factor in opportunity to learn: if you take that offer which doubles your salary, do you have opportunities

Lots of different things to consider but would also factor in opportunity to learn: if you take that offer which doubles your salary, do you have opportunities for growth, either in leadership or from a technical stand point? At one point, I personally took a short-term pay cut in order to join AWS, an organization I once really wanted to work with. Ultimately, the decision paid off, both financially and career wise; hard to put a price on working with great people, building great products, and stretching oneself. Don't get me wrong, money is important and making that leap of 2x might be the right move for you, right now. That choice will also be advantageous when it comes to future negotiations. But if you are early on in your career, you might want to find a position that allows you to master your craft.