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| pros and cons |
| 05.23.05 (6:29 pm) [edit] |
It's established that I don't like my job. You know it, I know it, my fucking cats know it. |
posted by: theseeker (reply)
post date: 05.23.05 (5:00 pm)
I will definitely get the job that I like despite the paycut. Working on a job you don't like is certainly energy draining. But that's just me, it might be very difficult on your financial situation. In that case, maybe wait a little bit to you have saved up more. My two cents :)
posted by: SweetDiva (reply)
post date: 05.23.05 (5:09 pm)
best of luck to you on the job situation...I know how it is to be in a job you hate...lord knows I HATE my job...
posted by: chicalookate (reply)
post date: 05.24.05 (6:36 am)
I took a paycut to take my current job. It was 5 years ago and I have never regreted it. My peace of mind is worth more. Of course I had to cut back on some things, but it was the best decision I could have made. Good luck with your decision
posted by: almsthvn (reply)
post date: 05.24.05 (7:03 am)
if they can't increase your salary, can they give you any other perk, like extra time off? company car? a hunky male assistant? ;)
Can you do any freelancing on the side to add some $'s elsewhere, or is that absurd to consider with 3 kids? Or could DH make up the difference?
posted by: JT (reply)
post date: 05.24.05 (10:12 am)
Reply to: chicalookate
Thanks for your story, Kate. I'm so glad to hear it went well for you, especially since I'm going to go for it!!
posted by: JT (reply)
post date: 05.24.05 (10:12 am)
Reply to: theseeker
Saved up? What's this "Saved" word you speak of? LOL....
posted by: JT (reply)
post date: 05.24.05 (10:12 am)
Reply to: SweetDiva
Thank you, Punkin!
posted by: JT (reply)
post date: 05.24.05 (10:13 am)
Reply to: almsthvn
I like the company car and hunky assistant perks. I didn't know you could get those things at my level... I thought you had to be Jennifer Aniston!
posted by: chicalookate (reply)
post date: 05.24.05 (10:15 am)
Good for you... especially since the positives out numbered the negatives. Keep us update.
posted by: themarina (reply)
post date: 05.24.05 (10:27 am)
I'm glad you've decided to go for it. After all, being happy is totally worth the loss in $.
posted by: trekguy (reply)
post date: 05.24.05 (11:19 am)
I got in on this one kind of late but I was going to tell you to take it too. You've already got enough stress and the baby will only add more. Strees reduction will be well worth it in the long run. Beside we all know your a kick ass woman anyway so you'll work back up to your present salary with ease!
posted by: islandArtist (reply)
post date: 05.25.05 (9:05 am)
Take it from someone who took the ultimate pay cut to stay home and be a mom. Your health is worth so very much more, not only to you but to everyone who depends on you at home. We've never looked back and I don't live on valium anymore...
Well, OKAY, I miss the valium but not the stress associated with taking it.
posted by: islandArtist (reply)
post date: 05.25.05 (9:07 am)
Oh I wasn't saying you should stay home... I think you should take the small pay cut Get your mitss on the cool job and make it up by selling keychains on ebay or something. I mean, if you really need the dough. LOL!
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