Personal Job that pays $40K more or job with top notch work environment?

[BrunoMcGyver]

I was browsing the net the other day and saw a job ad for a large organisation that pays a bit over $40000 per year more than my current job. It’s similar to what to do but focussing almost purely on deceased estates, so a lot more specialised. It’s a senior role too so more responsibility.

I applied last week and got a call today asking for an interview. I said fine. That said, I’m not sure if I want to leave my current job. I’ve been here nearly two years and the work environment is second to none. It’s an office of about 6 people and we all get along well.

We’re super busy like 2 months of the year and the other times were busy enough but we take 4-5 breaks a day to have coffee, play ping pong or just talk shit. My direct boss (one of the business owners) wants to take a step down from his role andhas been grooming me to take his place eventually, so I know I can be here long term if I just keep doing what I’m doing.

Do I sell out and try take the money, or do I stay where I’m happy and valued, and hope I continue to get pay rises?

 

[jason73]

 

[Freeloading Rusty]

We’re super busy like 2 months of the year and the other times were busy enough but we take 4-5 breaks a day to have coffee, play ping pong or just talk shit. My direct boss (one of the business owners) wants to take a step down from his role andhas been grooming me to take his place eventually, so I know I can be here long term if I just keep doing what I’m doing.

Are you going to have kids?

What is your end goal?

 

[BrunoMcGyver]

Are you going to have kids?

What is your end goal?

No kids. I’ve been told my swimmers are shit and I probably can never knock a girl up. And that’s fine by me!

My main goal is being happy. A big part is beingfinancially comfortable so in that sense it makes sense to go guns blazing with the job interview.

That said though I do value a good work environment, and the money I earn now isn’t bad. It’s also the second pay rise I’ve had within a year, and on of my colleagues is going on maternity leave in a few months and they’re not replacing her.That all makes me optimistic about another further pay rise this year.

 

[Onetrickpony]

From the posts you have made in this thread it seems as if money doesn’t drive you. From experience, cash doesn’t make you happy.

Talk to your wife and trust your gut (don’t listen to strangers on the backside of a full contact karate forum).

 

[gangsterkathryn]

It may be worth going to your bosses and saying “hey, this company offered me x amount of money, and while I don’t want to leave here as I’m happy, that’s quite a big difference. Is there anything you have to offer me?”
Or something along those lines. You’re just testing the waters. They probably can’t match the difference but they may do a smaller amount. You don’t have to tell them you applied, either, you can say a recruiter reached out to you.

 

[BrunoMcGyver]

Yeh money doesn’t drive me a lot but it is a big deal. I live simply, so I don’t need a lot, but I’m also not one of those who wants to work at 65, so more money now will help there.

Thays a great point Kathryn. I was going tolet my boss know but just as a courtesy and from an angle of “please understand it’s nothing personal - how can I not throw my hat inthe ring to get that kind of salary?”

the money I earn now is comfortable enough. I’d only want more at my current place of work if I keep proving I deserve it as a matter of principle. They’re good to me though which is whymy gut is saying to stay

 

[BrunoMcGyver]

Talk to your wife

I talked to her even before I applied. I’m sure she’d prefer me to take the higher paying job but she’s not explicit about it because she knows if she is and I do end up being offered and taking the job , and then hating it, that I’ll lash out at her.

She is hanging on to this dream of having a happy family with me and living in a picket-fenced character home amongst kids playgrounds and cafes, so I can understand if she’d rather me chase the money.

 

[Dick Niaz]

“My main goal is being happy.”

Money can easily be a distraction but the key is to keep the main thing the “main thing.” I always tell my team to be comfortable with the handcuffs you put on yourself. Sure anyone can make more money, but the peace of mind having your priorities in order is worth far more. I have always a said I would travel more but not relocate for positions. Sure I could have made more money sooner or accelerated my career progression but I would have been chasing my ego, not making the best decision for my family and I. I don’t know what your financial situations is or what the growth potential is at your current company, but if you aren’t struggling now and there is upside in the future then don’t get blinded by the $40k. Your quote above is your true North in this decision. Best of luck @BrunoMcGyver !

 

[Deleted member 1]

We should do what we want to do in the long run but sometimes we do what we have to do short term.
Are you financially secure currently? Would you hate life at the new job?

If the anaswer is yes to either of those, do not move.

I've taken higher pay less enjoyable jobs. It's burnout city eventually.
But I've also sucked up the lesser job for a year or two to make sure I put away a nest egg that I couldn't do otherwise.

 

[BeardOfKnowledge]

I was browsing the net the other day and saw a job ad for a large organisation that pays a bit over $40000 per year more than my current job. It’s similar to what to do but focussing almost purely on deceased estates, so a lot more specialised. It’s a senior role too so more responsibility.

I applied last week and got a call today asking for an interview. I said fine. That said, I’m not sure if I want to leave my current job. I’ve been here nearly two years and the work environment is second to none. It’s an office of about 6 people and we all get along well.

We’re super busy like 2 months of the year and the other times were busy enough but we take 4-5 breaks a day to have coffee, play ping pong or just talk shit. My direct boss (one of the business owners) wants to take a step down from his role andhas been grooming me to take his place eventually, so I know I can be here long term if I just keep doing what I’m doing.

Do I sell out and try take the money, or do I stay where I’m happy and valued, and hope I continue to get pay rises?

If when you go to a restaurant you don't look at the price before you order something, you make enough money. Beyond that you're just collecting it.

 

[ShatsBassoon]

I'm not gay, but $20 is $20.

Personally I would take the money. You've got been at your job 2 years. Who's to know if the environment will stay the same.
Whichever you choose, good luck.

 

[The Big Guy]

Strip club manager

 

[Filthy]

I was browsing the net the other day and saw a job ad for a large organisation that pays a bit over $40000 per year more than my current job. It’s similar to what to do but focussing almost purely on deceased estates, so a lot more specialised. It’s a senior role too so more responsibility.

I applied last week and got a call today asking for an interview. I said fine. That said, I’m not sure if I want to leave my current job. I’ve been here nearly two years and the work environment is second to none. It’s an office of about 6 people and we all get along well.

We’re super busy like 2 months of the year and the other times were busy enough but we take 4-5 breaks a day to have coffee, play ping pong or just talk shit. My direct boss (one of the business owners) wants to take a step down from his role andhas been grooming me to take his place eventually, so I know I can be here long term if I just keep doing what I’m doing.

Do I sell out and try take the money, or do I stay where I’m happy and valued, and hope I continue to get pay rises?

Work environments are transitory.

Nothing gold can stay.
Except gold. So go get the gold.

 

[Filthy]

also depends on if $40k is 5% or 50% raise.

But you look poor.

 

[mysticmac]

It may be worth going to your bosses and saying “hey, this company offered me x amount of money, and while I don’t want to leave here as I’m happy, that’s quite a big difference. Is there anything you have to offer me?”
Or something along those lines. You’re just testing the waters. They probably can’t match the difference but they may do a smaller amount. You don’t have to tell them you applied, either, you can say a recruiter reached out to you.

This.

Also, what kind of pay raise comes when/if you take over your boss's job? If you are happy there, and going to end up making basically the same amount, you might be better off staying put.

 

[Robbie Hart]

I was browsing the net the other day and saw a job ad for a large organisation that pays a bit over $40000 per year more than my current job. It’s similar to what to do but focussing almost purely on deceased estates, so a lot more specialised. It’s a senior role too so more responsibility.

I applied last week and got a call today asking for an interview. I said fine. That said, I’m not sure if I want to leave my current job. I’ve been here nearly two years and the work environment is second to none. It’s an office of about 6 people and we all get along well.

We’re super busy like 2 months of the year and the other times were busy enough but we take 4-5 breaks a day to have coffee, play ping pong or just talk shit. My direct boss (one of the business owners) wants to take a step down from his role andhas been grooming me to take his place eventually, so I know I can be here long term if I just keep doing what I’m doing.

Do I sell out and try take the money, or do I stay where I’m happy and valued, and hope I continue to get pay rises?

After April

Why the fuck are gifs too large to upload?

 

[Tiiimmmaaayyy]

The money isn’t worth leaving a good environment. If you can manage your bulls and have a little extra in your pocket at the end of the month, that’s as good as it is sometimes. I wouldn’t chase the dream of more money or possessions. Dreams never come true anyway.

 

[mysticmac]

If you can manage your bulls

 

[SongExotic2]

Get a van and be a postman. I even found one for you.

 

[BrunoMcGyver]

This.

Also, what kind of pay raise comes when/if you take over your boss's job? If you are happy there, and going to end up making basically the same amount, you might be better off staying put.

I don’t know tbh. It’s something we’ve never spoken about or I’ve thought of too much.

So far though in my time there my hourly rate has gone up by about 12%. I started there working 4 days a week now I’m the full 5, so that shows me they are willing to put down the money if it’s worth it.
I don’t see them paying me an extra 40k probably ever, but if I eventually get another 30k I’ll be over the moon

 

[BrunoMcGyver]

Get a van and be a postman. I even found one for you.

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I have an SUV and I’m a food delivery driver on the side, so close enough!

 

[SongExotic2]

I have an SUV and I’m a food delivery driver on the side, so close enough!

Hmmm you have experience. My ex girlfriend is from Sinaloa, do you want me to ask if there are any drug mule vacancies?

 

[BrunoMcGyver]

Hmmm you have experience. My ex girlfriend is from Sinaloa, do you want me to ask if there are any drug mule vacancies?

Sure man. I can grow a moustache and put on a good-enough South American accent

 

[SongExotic2]

Sure man. I can grow a moustache and put on a good-enough South American accent

True story I was worried she was involved in that kinda stuff when I met her. Her ex was actually DEA. so the opposite side of the coin.