<prompt> Human: Hi. I hope this sub can help me getting to a decision on what to do with my life. I work right now in a good company making 58K. I have been here for almost 2 years after I finished my masters degree. My manager just told me this week that she was impressed with my work in the last project and that she wanted me to ascend in the company. She is a really really good manager. So far, so good. The problem is this: There is this other company in my field that is THE biggest one. I have always dreamed on working there. Their headquarters are out of this world and they also provide lunch for the employees meaning Id get to eat delicious food and save money. I did a couple interviews with them the past few months but sadly I was not chosen. However, this past week some other team from the company contacted my saying they were interested in me. To be honest, its not a team that I would love to work at, it has to do with dealing with costumers and I dont really like that. But hey! its my dream company so I thought I could suck it up and balance my disliking of the job with the compensation. Nope. They told me my compensation would be 58K plus a signing bonus I dont know how much it is yet and an annual bonus of 8K. I was super bummed. Its always been my dream to work there but my feelings are torn because I would be making the same base salary Im making right now as if my almost 2 years of relevant experience I have gained after I graduated didnt count, and also I would be working on a job I dont like. After my manager told me this week shes really happy with my job I received a 2 raise, which is not much but its obviously welcomed. Im leaning towards staying in my current company but maybe you guys could provide me with an outside perspective that maked me head towards a decision of whats best for my financial and professional future. Thanks. Also, If I take the new job I would have to move out of my current apartment to be closer to the other company, which I guess I can cover that expense with the signing bonus Id receive but its another thing to think about because I dont know if I can find another apartment for the same amount of monthly rent. But on the other hand I love that other company ahhh  <response>: It is often easier to move around once inside a company, than getting through the door. The opposite applies to salary. It is far easier to negotiate higher salary before you start. The best option here appears to be negotiate a higher salary to join the other team. 