[AstulzerRZD]

I am also job hunting - Upper management didn't approve my promotion so I'm on the hunt.

I'm in my late 20s, looking to work at a company where I genuinely care about the customers (currently just software developers).
I have promising inbound opportunities but need to focus on landing roles I truly want.

Goals:
1) Learn from inspiring Product Managers for a couple of years.
2) Explore side projects/startup ideas to prepare for a startup accelerator.
3) Network to find potential technical cofounders.

Concerns:
1) Burnout if I don't connect with coworkers or customers.
2) Securing the right opportunities, experiences, and mentorship.
3) Improving cross-organization collaboration and communication.

Similar to BIC_BAWS request:
What was your personal experience choosing between pay and passion?
How could you see the following 3 jobs working for me in late 20s/early 30s?


Option 1 (Recruiter contacted me)
- Fit for Experience: Exact fit
- Highlights: Reputable big company, internal developers
- Location: NYC in person
- Total Compensation: $350K , cash bonus
- Customer Base: software developers internal to the company

Option 2 (Have referral)
- Fit for Experience: Pretty good fit, with learning curve
- Highlights: Grindy startup culture, high hiring bar, well known web app
- Location: Remote with NYC office, SF HQ
- TC: $300K, RSUs, Acquisition got blocked
- Customer Base: Designers

Option 3
- Fit for Experience: Not an exact fit
- Highlights: Profitable & well-known consumer app
- Location: NY office, HQ in Pittsburgh
- TC: $250K (same as current)
- Customer Base: Consumer users - language learning/sports