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> I'd rather make a decent wage with work that I enjoy over an extravagant wage over something that I hate. I don't think this point of view holds up, really.
by admissionsguy 4y ago
> I'd rather make a decent wage with work that I enjoy over an extravagant wage over something that I hate.
I don't think this point of view holds up, really. When the pay difference is 10x, it's hard to conceive that working 10 years at a nice job has better utility than working 1 year at a not-so-nice job and spending the other 9 years at one's leisure.
- seba_dos1 4y agoIt sure does. Putting up with a year of a not-so-nice job sounds much more mentally draining than 10 years of a job you're happy with. A good job can provide you with other things than just compensation.
- microtonal 4y agoUnless the 10 year job gives fulfillment. Eg. I currently feel extremely happy/lucky to get paid for similar work as what I’d do as a hobby. It’s energizing. Plus the company is very nice.