cynthia_tran

> if your title is affecting your perception of your contribution, especially at a smaller company, then you've got to work through that.

It affects my perception of self-worth and self-confidence.

> I suspect that you have grown fond of your impressive title at a recognisable big company. You are worried about what people will think of you if you have a less impressive (in your opinion) title at a less well known company. Dare I ask whether there is any social pressure from friends and family?

OK. I admit that's one part of it.

Without going into details. I have lead teams which have owned some really big pieces of very successful tech products. And I am proud of that. I am unable to find something equivalent for my next role.

Thanks a lot for the detailed response. I didn't know that Staff at Google is such a big deal. EIR aslo sounds like an interesting idea.

Those who felt that I might have bad habits would have rejected me and that's fine. My problem is that even those who offered me a position are offering a demotion in my career.

It does not feel that exciting. I don't primarily, work for money anymore. I have owned components of big tech products throughout my career, consulting sounds like surrogacy at this point.