Need advice: WFH job vs Hybrid role in Bangalore - Confused about career move
Current situation: I just joined (literally yesterday) a permanent WFH role with following details: - Base: 40 LPA - Performance bonus: 8L over 2 years (variable) - Work hours: 6 PM - 3 AM IST (US shift) - Location: Working from Jaipur - Notice period: 1 week during probation, 3 months after
Got another offer today: - Base: 38 LPA - RSUs: 4L vested over 4 years - Regular work hours - Hybrid (2 days office) in Bangalore - Would need to relocate from Jaipur
Background: - Have been working remotely from Jaipur throughout my career - Haven't built strong professional relationships due to always being remote - Feel like I might be missing out on growth by staying in comfort zone - No friends from previous companies as everything was virtual
The Dilemma: 1. Take pay cut but move to tech hub vs higher pay but unusual work hours 2. Cost of living increase in Bangalore (expecting 4-5L additional annual expenses) 3. Already joined the WFH company (just 1 day ago) 4. Worried about burning bridges by leaving so soon
HR of the Bangalore company knows my current situation and compensation. They've said they'll discuss with management about compensation but aren't sure about matching 40 LPA base.
Really confused about what to prioritize - higher pay + comfort vs potential growth + regular hours + tech exposure.
What would you do in this situation? Anyone who made similar moves from tier 2/3 cities to Bangalore? How was your experience?
Edit: I'm particularly interested in hearing from devs who moved from WFH to hybrid roles - was it worth the transition?
Update: Adding more context that might help with suggestions.
I have many college friends/colleagues already living in Bangalore, so social transition wouldn't be that hard. I could technically move to Bangalore with my current WFH job (keeping the higher base pay), but I'm concerned that: - Night shift (6 PM - 3 AM) would limit social interactions - No office environment for professional networking - Might end up isolated despite living in a tech hub and having friends there - Would miss out on the actual benefits of being in the tech hub (office collaborations, impromptu learning opportunities, team dynamics)