Google doesn't have only people working on ads. You could be working on new DB, OS, infra etc. I myself resigned from job for Google (not at Google) because in my location they have only crappy projects but I think in London there might be something interesting. I think Facebook might start hiring remotely (and then I might consider joining).
I personally decided to work for startup with equity as for me it is most interesting work. I also switched to investing and enjoy this extra skillset and income and maybe you might too.
Also you said your partner is making 10x, so why do you even work? My wife makes 10x less and she works mostly for fun because it's marginal change to our way of living. Don't sell yourself if you don't have to. Why are you so obsessed on salary you probably don't need instead of living best of life? You are already old (sorry)
I personally decided to work for startup with equity as for me it is most interesting work. I also switched to investing and enjoy this extra skillset and income and maybe you might too.
Also you said your partner is making 10x, so why do you even work? My wife makes 10x less and she works mostly for fun because it's marginal change to our way of living. Don't sell yourself if you don't have to. Why are you so obsessed on salary you probably don't need instead of living best of life? You are already old (sorry)