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It all depends on the individual. Leaving money on the table is a false concept. If you accept a job for a salary and are happy to take it then the salary is ri
by sys_64738 6y ago
It all depends on the individual. Leaving money on the table is a false concept. If you accept a job for a salary and are happy to take it then the salary is right. What others earn is not relevant. When you are looking to move to another job there are multiple factors you need to consider. Are you stressed in your current jobs? Maybe you'd take less salary for a less stressful job. Are you interested in the particular opportunity as it's a stepping stone? Perhaps you'd take less salary to that opportunity for the doors it opens. Moving to another job isn't just about getting a bigger salary and those are factors you need to evaluate in terms of coming to what you think you're worth in the new job.
- triceratops 6y agoBut what if you could have less stress and make more money? (don't scoff, I've done it). Or learn something new and make more money (I've done that too). Or whatever other axes you want to maximize vs more money. If you're happy with the job, more money is always better than less money. You're worth as much as your employer can/will pay for your skills. Why would you ever take any less, assuming you like everything else about the job? How much you value the non-money aspects of the job is irrelevant to the discussion of how much you should be paid. If you like the non-money aspects treat it as a bonus meant just for you, because it is. You should be happy in your job, no question about it. But happiness vs money is usually a false dichotomy.
- sys_64738 6y agoI don't know what you do but when you earn enough to move from your needs to your wants phase, you find happiness is more important. A nasty job paying lots will make you miserable and impact your health. Money is secondary in the wants phase. Maybe you're different, I don't know.