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title: "Comment by Victor Eke  on \"Why I Turned Down a Six-Figure Salary in Big Tech to Stay at a Five-Person Startup\" | Hashnode"
description: "Yo! Annie 🦄⚡ you just earned my huge respect for writing this article. I read through with so much attention because I can relate to so much of what you said."
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[Discussion](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-turned-down-a-six-figure-salary-in-big-tech-to-stay-at-a-five-person-startup/61cb9ca99d3f4828b7ba4d24)

Comment [Why I Turned Down a Six-Figure Salary in Big Tech to Stay at a Five-Person Startup](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-turned-down-a-six-figure-salary-in-big-tech-to-stay-at-a-five-person-startup/61cb9ca99d3f4828b7ba4d24)

[Victor Eke](https://hashnode.com/@Eke)

[Dec 29, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-turned-down-a-six-figure-salary-in-big-tech-to-stay-at-a-five-person-startup/61cb9ca99d3f4828b7ba4d24/comment/61cc31305e8b9423aa06a80e)

Yo! [Annie 🦄⚡](https://hashnode.com/@anniebombanie) you just earned my huge respect for writing this article. I read through with so much attention because I can relate to so much of what you said.

I smiled when I read this line.

> I've always been a creator. I want to build cool shit with cool people and have fun along the way.

Might update my bio with this quip. Will ditch the S\*\*t though 😅

I understand what that feels like, the level of satisfaction and joy you get from being an integral part of something great holds more value to me. This is why I'm a big fan of open source.

Your zeal to go against the curb and do what you believe was best for your career and goals is highly admirable. And in my opinion, it was the best choice.

I'm happy for you Annie and will follow you closely to see the amazing things you'll build, now and in the future. 😇

[Annie 🦄⚡](https://hashnode.com/@anniebombanie)

[Dec 30, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-turned-down-a-six-figure-salary-in-big-tech-to-stay-at-a-five-person-startup/61cb9ca99d3f4828b7ba4d24/comment/61cc31305e8b9423aa06a80e#reply-61cd05f7351cb236ddfb7462)

Eke, thank you so much for reading and _I_ smiled when you re-shared my line haha!! It's so cool that you resonated with that, being the type of person you are! 🙌

It was truly the toughest decision I've had to make and I must say again there wasn't a bad decision; I had to do what made sense for me.

I've updated the article to add a section on Risk Mitigation (Very sexy I know lol) after a few folks had some worries. Hopefully, if you ever go through a tough decision like this, it might also help you!

Thanks again for this lovely feedback, Eke!!! 🙏

[Victor Eke](https://hashnode.com/@Eke)

[Dec 30, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-turned-down-a-six-figure-salary-in-big-tech-to-stay-at-a-five-person-startup/61cb9ca99d3f4828b7ba4d24/comment/61cc31305e8b9423aa06a80e#reply-61cd2512351cb236ddfb75b7)

You're welcome, Annie and I'm sure it will be of great help. Thank you. 😇