<prompt> Human: I have two competing job offers Id like to run by you guys and see what you think.Offer A: 70kyr. Smaller company, CEO knows every person by name. Has a proven record of promoting from within, much of upper management was hired to work in the position I am offered.Offer B: 85kyr. Huge, standard of the industry corporation. I would be hired to be one of 75 in my position. Company has reputation as a pitstop company for many people to pad their resumes before looking for promotion by changing companies. Word of mouth says there is little upward mobility.I guess my question is, is the greatly reduced salary worth it for a company culture that I could grow with? Or should I take the line on my resume and increased pay for a few years and then look to switch companies?  <response>: Ive been in this situation. Ill just say this, Im now back at the smaller company, making a bit less money, but thoroughly enjoying my job and the culture. I came from a bigger company, making a little more money, somewhat better benefits package, but I was miserable. At some point, being happy trumps getting paid. I know thats pretty counter current to everything else youll read in this sub, but this is my firm belief. 