Would you...

Post by **reefsurfer** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:17 pm

.. go down in salary if you had the opportunity to work with something that you really loved?
The job i got now are good payment, but i dislike it and its though for my body..heavy lifts, climbing and alot of injuries at work.

The other job is laid back and fun and something i really would like to work with.
The salary differances is around $320 a month.

edit* wrong ammount, it was ment to be a 3 not a 2.. fixed.

Post by **prince1000** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:18 pm

of course...

edit: $320/month...well, you have to ask yourself second to being happy whether or not you can retain your lifestyle with a cut like that.

Post by **ScooterG** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:19 pm

Is your happiness worth more than $220/month?

Post by **prince1000** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:25 pm

and don't you have some real friends, preferrably hot swedish women (redundant i know), you can talk about these things with??

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:31 pm

$320 per month? Pfft thats nothing compared to a better life.

Post by **phantasmagoria** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:59 pm

prince1000 wrote:of course...

without hesitation

Post by **Grudge** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 10:07 pm

Well, I took a rather big paycut when I went from working for a large corporation to a small startup company. I'd say it's definitely been worth it for me, plus we're doing better now, so I've just got a raise, taking me back to the level I had before I took this job.

Post by **andyman** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 10:07 pm

Hmm i don't know....everyone wants a job where you don't have to do shit, but what they don't know is that it is boring as fuck.

I would stick with the job you have now, it sounds like something new happens everyday. Plus, it will make you less of a pansy.

Post by **R00k** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 10:26 pm

If it's going to be in a good environment, then yes - definitely.

If it's going to be working under rigid control with people you might not like, and force you to dislike something you used to enjoy doing, then no.

Post by **ScooterG** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 10:28 pm

phantasmagoria wrote:
prince1000 wrote:of course...
without hesitation

I'm with this theory - take the leap!

Post by **MKJ** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 10:36 pm

i would indeed - that is if the salary cut wont make me starve

Post by **Scourge** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 10:39 pm

MKJ wrote:i would indeed - that is if the salary cut wont make me starve

Exactly.

Post by **menkent** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 10:40 pm

$320 isn't as important as how big a percentage of your monthly paycheck it is. if i dropped $320/month i'd be pretty fucking sad (gg grad school), even if my new job were jerking off to porn all day.

Post by **Scourge** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 10:46 pm

320 would put a dent in mine too. I could probably manage, but it would be hard. When I pay off my house in a couple years I plan on doing just that. Finding a job I'm more happy with even if I make less.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 10:56 pm

I'd do it as long as my bills get paid and I got food on the table and enough spending cash for a night out once in awhile.

Post by **Dark Metal** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 12:48 am

The grass is always greener.

Post by **phantasmagoria** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 12:54 am

riddla wrote:I'm pretty close to saying fuckit all and taking a job playing music on cruise ships. Would be a 40% pay cut at least, but I'd be happy, seeing the world, and no real responsibilities other than showing up to rehearsals and gigs.

If you've got no family commitments do it, you'll get free accomodation while on the ship i presume?

Post by **Dark Metal** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 12:56 am

riddla wrote:I'm pretty close to saying fuckit all and taking a job playing music on cruise ships. Would be a 40% pay cut at least, but I'd be happy, seeing the world, and no real responsibilities other than showing up to rehearsals and gigs.

On the flipside of the 40% pay cut, I would no longer pay rent, bills, food or utilities so I'd probably come out better.

They also treat you like shit.

Post by **Grandpa Stu** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:04 am

yeah depends. if you can still manage to pay all your bills and feed yo mouf then go for it.

personally i couldnt take a cut that large cuz i'm only working part time and can barely manage as is ffs.

Post by **Freakaloin** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:42 am

u could always suck dick for beer money...

Post by **Dark Metal** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:44 am

Freakaloin wrote:u could always change diapers for beer money...

Post by **Eraser** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:12 am

Can't you try to ask for more money in salary negotiations? Might look like a 320 difference now but you might be able to talk that down to 250 or less.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 8:09 am

riddla wrote:I'm pretty close to saying fuckit all and taking a job playing music on cruise ships. Would be a 40% pay cut at least, but I'd be happy, seeing the world, and no real responsibilities other than showing up to rehearsals and gigs.

On the flipside of the 40% pay cut, I would no longer pay rent, bills, food or utilities so I'd probably come out better.

um. why are you still here?

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 8:10 am

Eraser wrote:Can't you try to ask for more money in salary negotiations? Might look like a 320 difference now but you might be able to talk that down to 250 or less.

that and cut a night or two out on the town or cooking at home instead of eating out. all that crap adds up quickly.

Post by **Dave** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 8:10 am

+JuggerNaut+ wrote:
riddla wrote:I'm pretty close to saying fuckit all and taking a job playing music on cruise ships. Would be a 40% pay cut at least, but I'd be happy, seeing the world, and no real responsibilities other than showing up to rehearsals and gigs.

On the flipside of the 40% pay cut, I would no longer pay rent, bills, food or utilities so I'd probably come out better.
um. why are you still here?

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