The company I work for is expanding and in turn my role is growing as well.
Last year my base was 65k and I make another 40k in bonuses for just over $100,000 for the year. It was a very strong year for us and my bonus is tied to overall company success. Obviously there is no guarantee of that going forward but at the same time I have potential to make even higher bonuses if our expansion goes well.
However, my employer offered me an alternative, more simplified pay plan in my new role. They offered to ditch the bonuses completely and pay me a flat $2,000 a week salary.
On the one hand, this is tempting because it's guaranteed and because my semi annual bonus is annihilated by taxes. But on the other hand, I'm afraid I could be costing myself money down the road if we continue to grow and I would have stuck with the bonuses. However, even if that happens and I took the $2,000 a week, couldn't I just ask for another raise at some point in the future?
Which would you take?
Any advice appreciated, trolling will be ignored. Thanks in advance.
Last year my base was 65k and I make another 40k in bonuses for just over $100,000 for the year. It was a very strong year for us and my bonus is tied to overall company success. Obviously there is no guarantee of that going forward but at the same time I have potential to make even higher bonuses if our expansion goes well.
However, my employer offered me an alternative, more simplified pay plan in my new role. They offered to ditch the bonuses completely and pay me a flat $2,000 a week salary.
On the one hand, this is tempting because it's guaranteed and because my semi annual bonus is annihilated by taxes. But on the other hand, I'm afraid I could be costing myself money down the road if we continue to grow and I would have stuck with the bonuses. However, even if that happens and I took the $2,000 a week, couldn't I just ask for another raise at some point in the future?
Which would you take?
Any advice appreciated, trolling will be ignored. Thanks in advance.
