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CaseyGirl
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Jen - counting my blessings...

Taking a pay cut

I know we have talked about this before..but here goes..

It's no secret that I am pretty unhappy where I am now at work. I've been seeing a few opportunities close to my house and the salary is anywhere from $5-10k less than what I make now. Truthfully I would be fine with taking a cut as long as I am happy. Do you guys agree? I mean, let's say it's an $8k cut....I know this makes a big difference in my monthly income but it would be worth it right...

Posted 9/7/06 11:18 AM
 
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nferrandi
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Nicole

Re: Taking a pay cut

I personally think it would be worth it. If you really believe you would be happier then that's priceless. Not to mention, time is money. So if you have a shorter commute you're saving yourself time and money that way too.

Posted 9/7/06 11:20 AM
 

JenniferEver
The Disney Lady

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Jennifer

Re: Taking a pay cut

Absolutely! Go for it!

Happiness is much more important!

Posted 9/7/06 11:20 AM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Taking a pay cut

Posted by nferrandi

I personally think it would be worth it. If you really believe you would be happier then that's priceless. Not to mention, time is money. So if you have a shorter commute you're saving yourself time and money that way too.

I agree

Posted 9/7/06 11:21 AM
 

Nicole728
My Happy Girl

Member since 7/06

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Me

Re: Taking a pay cut

I would take a pay cut to be happier! Do what you feel is best!

Posted 9/7/06 11:22 AM
 

nrthshgrl
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Re: Taking a pay cut

Let's say it's a $10K paycut. That comes out to $5.20/hour, $208.33 a week.

Would you accept $210 a week more to go to a job that you hated EVERY day? I would rather cut out my cell phone & use a payphone if I had a boss like yours.Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/7/06 11:22 AM
 

Sassyz75
Turning a new page

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Dina

Re: Taking a pay cut

Posted by nrthshgrl

Let's say it's a $10K paycut. That comes out to $5.20/hour, $208.33 a week.

Would you accept $210 a week more to go to a job that you hated EVERY day? I would rather cut out my cell phone & use a payphone if I had a boss like yours.Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon



that's a great way of putting it!

Posted 9/7/06 11:33 AM
 

CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)

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Jen - counting my blessings...

Re: Taking a pay cut

Posted by Sassyz75

Posted by nrthshgrl

Let's say it's a $10K paycut. That comes out to $5.20/hour, $208.33 a week.

Would you accept $210 a week more to go to a job that you hated EVERY day? I would rather cut out my cell phone & use a payphone if I had a boss like yours.Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon



that's a great way of putting it!



LOL so true - thanks Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/7/06 12:27 PM
 

nov04libride
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Me

Re: Taking a pay cut

if you don't *need* the money, i would do it.

Posted 9/7/06 12:33 PM
 

wilandnet
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Member since 9/05

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Re: Taking a pay cut

I would say do it. We spend tooo much time at work not to be happy.

Plus, if its closer to your house, factor in what you would save in commuting expenses.

Posted 9/7/06 12:34 PM
 

Lisa
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Professional Aunts No Kids

Re: Taking a pay cut

for a shorter commute...TOTALLY!!!

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Posted 9/7/06 12:36 PM
 

johnsae
Sip.

Member since 3/06

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Re: Taking a pay cut

take it from me - I JUST resigned from my job in the city (like 5 min ago) and one of the major reasons is my 4 hour daily commute. I will be making much less in Jersey, but my happiness will be priceless!

Posted 9/7/06 12:36 PM
 

LadyMaravilla
Fall Is Here

Member since 5/05

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Sonia

Re: Taking a pay cut

I just took a pay cut! Pretty major being that I switched to PT hours. I will have to cut corners here & there but it has ben so so worth it for me & Marissa! Happiness has no price IMO. Chat Icon

Posted 9/7/06 12:38 PM
 

wowcoulditbe
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Member since 1/06

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D

Re: Taking a pay cut

definitely - your happiness, snaity and quality of life is worth more than 8 or 10 thousand! Chat Icon

Posted 9/7/06 12:44 PM
 

MrsERod
Praying for Everyone.

Member since 5/05

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MrsERod™®

Re: Taking a pay cut

Posted by nferrandi

I personally think it would be worth it. If you really believe you would be happier then that's priceless. Not to mention, time is money. So if you have a shorter commute you're saving yourself time and money that way too.




i agree

Posted 9/7/06 12:45 PM
 

Emily
Kasey & Me! Lurves it!

Member since 7/06

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STBHC

Re: Taking a pay cut

I have actually done the math in my head...and unhappiness wins. I like my spending money and if I have to suffer to buy myself presents, so beit. Its called work and not playtime for a reason so..*sigh* I do it.
That man who lives with me and pays the bills always tells me, " How can I afford you, if you cannot afford yourself?!" Chat Icon

Posted 9/7/06 12:47 PM
 

MrsPornStar
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Member since 10/05

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Mama

Re: Taking a pay cut

DH took a $12,000 pay cut last year and we are both so much happier for it. He doesn't have to work with psychos and his commute is much shorter. We're now saving $$ in gas because of his commute.

I would definitely take a pay cut. IMO, no job is worth being sick over.

Posted 9/7/06 1:14 PM
 

MrsS2005
Mom of 3

Member since 11/05

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Name:
B

Re: Taking a pay cut

I'd absolutely take a pay cut to be happier. There's no reason to be completely miserable at your job.

Posted 9/7/06 2:04 PM
 

kam29
LIF Infant

Member since 3/06

297 total posts

Name:
Kelly

Re: Taking a pay cut

I believe it's worth it- I'm contemplating the same thing, looking at a $20,000 pay cut b/c I'm MISERABLE at my new job. I'm giving it 3 months and if I'm still not happy, I'm leaving.

Good luck!

Posted 9/7/06 2:23 PM
 

pmpkn087
Life is good...

Member since 9/05

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Name:
Stephanie

Re: Taking a pay cut

I think it would definately be worth it! Nobody likes to take a pay cut, but then again, nobody likes to be miserable either. Will that loss of money make you miserable like this job does?

Posted 9/7/06 2:24 PM
 

Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A

Member since 7/05

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Susan

Re: Taking a pay cut

I took a $30K pay cut to get out of a bad situation. You might think that was stupid, but it was so worth it. Within a year I was making more than the job I quit!

Worth it...do it. It's not that much money and your peace of mind is worth so much more than that.

Imagine going to work w/o a knot in your stomach..

Posted 9/7/06 2:26 PM
 

Kate07
Feel better my little guy!

Member since 5/05

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Kate

Re: Taking a pay cut

Posted by nrthshgrl

Let's say it's a $10K paycut. That comes out to $5.20/hour, $208.33 a week.

Would you accept $210 a week more to go to a job that you hated EVERY day? I would rather cut out my cell phone & use a payphone if I had a boss like yours.Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon



And how many hours a week do you work vs. hours in a new job?

Go for it !! I'm definitely considering it myself. I am returning from Maternity Leave next week. I'm trying to hang in for my bonus and then I'm getting my resume out there. I'll take a 10k paycut if I can get some normal hours and a shorter commute.

Posted 9/7/06 2:34 PM
 

CouponKT
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Member since 6/06

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K

Re: Taking a pay cut

Just remember, this is the STARTING point for your new job. I don't know how long you were with your other one - but you can only go up from there!

Posted 9/7/06 2:36 PM
 

munchkinbugs
My little loves!

Member since 1/06

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Name:
Lisa

Re: Taking a pay cut

Posted by JenniferEver

Absolutely! Go for it!

Happiness is much more important!



I agree!!!

Posted 9/7/06 4:04 PM
 

DonnaJoe708
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Re: Taking a pay cut

I took a $5000 paycut two years ago and it was definitely worth it. I have a shorter commute and my expenses have gone down. If you'll be happier, definitely go for it!

Posted 9/7/06 4:06 PM
 
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