There is a trade-off. Starting a new job is a roll of the dice. You might not get along with your new team, their codebase could be a mess, your manager an assh

There is a trade-off. Starting a new job is a roll of the dice. You might not get along with your new team, their codebase could be a mess, your manager an asshole, their business model a disaster. You might not spot red flags during the interview process because they'll be putting up their best front and Glassdoor is gamed these days. The higher salary reflects the risk that you might end up in a situation where you go from a secure job to one where you get fired because you're not a good fit.