how do I decide between 2 job offers - high stress and good pay or less money for less stress?
October 8th, 2009 | by Anthony |sandsdyer2001 asked:
I left job A because I had to relocate for family reasons. I was offered 2 positions in the new city (job B and C). Both job B and C pay much better than Job A, so both are a promotion.
However, Job C pays 30% more than Job B (both have good benefits). I chose job C because it sounded like a no brainer - take the higher pay. But I have worked at Job C for almost a month and have heard many negatives. The turnover is over 100%. The hours are long - 12 hours a day is not unusual. It’s high pressure with high expectations, and some have commented to me that the job is detrimental to their personal lives because of the hours and stress.
Job B offered me the job and because the boss is on vacation, I have time to accept it still. It pays much less but the hours would be 7.5 a day. I think job B suits my personality better and is more secure, although it is at a lower level (Job C is considered management). The content of job B is more fun, but the content of Job C will open me up to more job opportunities (although the type of work might not suit me anyway).
On paper, Job C is the better job, but the stress could affect my family / home life. Suggestions?
About the family situation, I just got married a month ago. If it weren’t for that, I’d be more willing to sacrifice home life for a while and move on, but the 1st year of marriage is pretty important!
LUCAS
6 Responses to “how do I decide between 2 job offers - high stress and good pay or less money for less stress?”
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By JT on Oct 11, 2009 | Reply
I would go with the one with more money…
By doc_holliday1863 on Oct 15, 2009 | Reply
Take the less stressful job even though the pay is low you will be happier and live longer.
By Bobby W on Oct 17, 2009 | Reply
Job C will be the death of you! Evidence is their 100% turnover rate. Companies like this offer high paying jobs in exchange for their awful management style and the quality of life you’re trading in. Remember this rule, that money follows opportunity, but opportunity does not follow money.
By David S on Oct 18, 2009 | Reply
It depends on what your priorities are. If money is important to you (and there is no shame in admitting this) then Job C is the better option, but not if it’s so intense that you don’t get to enjoy any of it…
Also, you didn’t specify where you are in your life right now, i.e your family situation. You said you left job A for family reasons but that could mean going to care for your sick parents… If you have a spouse and or children then job B is the better option, but if you don’t then now may be a good time to put in the hectic hours required at job C. You could look at it as putting your time in for something better (only you can know if this type of work suits you) so that you will have more opportunities in the future and be able to have a higher quality of life with your perspective family.
I know this is a hard decision, especially during such trying economic times but only you can know what is the best for you. hope it all works out. let us know what you decide.
By biggenbill36 on Oct 20, 2009 | Reply
Here are the factors I would consider:
Can I live and save for the future on the lessor paying job?
Can I handle the stress of the higher paying job?
Am I over my head in either?
All jobs are trading time for money. Which is the better trade?
Am I adverse to high pressure and high expectations?
Do I like being responsible for only myself or do I want to mange others?
The answers to these questions will lead you to yours. Good Luck!