<prompt> Human: Title says it all.I currently make 39k salary at a job I really like, great people, great company to work for and I have enjoyed my time here 6 months.I have a job offer on the table from an old co-worker of mine doing a similar job for 45kyear 5k yearly bonuses.What is reddits opinion? I like my job now but I have a feeling this new position could be just as good.22 years old, not very many financial commitments, no kids.Assistant: all else equal? commute, benefits, advancement opportunity?Human: Equal commute, benefits, and advancement opportunity.Assistant: I would say stick it out. 6 months is still early in employment terms unless you work IT. If it is the same type of job, commute, benefits, I would stay and if you cannot get current employer to match wait till your 1 year and leave. You could then potentially go from 45k to 60k after a year of experience. Good luck!Human: I do work for IT, Tier 2 support.  <response>: Make the jump. As someone else in IT, youll be making similar jumps every 1 to 4 years to ensure fair pay based on your skills. Internal promotion with equivalent compensation jumps are extremely rare. Average annual raise is 3 in most places if youre lucky.Make the move, and be prepared to make another in a few years, or sooner if the new employer sucks. Always keep your resume up to date and ready to deploy. Changing jobs is often the only way to get decent pay raises in the industry. And be very wary of counter offers if you current employer makes one. 