I've been offered a senior role at a much larger company, but taking it means leaving a business I co-founded four years ago. The money is better and the risk is lower. Something about the timing still feels wrong and I can't articulate why. Is there anything in the chart worth knowing before I decide?
The institutional role is structurally supported, but your hesitation about timing is justified: do not lock in permanent, non-negotiable terms right now.
Your hesitation comes from duty to what you built, not doubt in your capabilities. The larger organization provides genuine stability and scale you are ready for.
What to do: Pursue the offer, but negotiate a structured review clause after six months rather than treating initial terms as irreversible.