2. "From $20k to $40k...OF COURSE from $100k to $120k HELL NO!" In response to Reply # 0
>all things being equal > >same industry > >same commute > >same job title & responsibilities & benefits > >the only difference is, you're current stress level is a 1. >maybe a 2 if it gets hectic. > >in this new gig, that goes up to a 6. > >would you take it for a $20k increase? > >
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5. "80k to 100k? yes or nah" In response to Reply # 2
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10. "Been there, done that. No Thanks." In response to Reply # 5
At 80k I was a Sr level employee that could go and come as I pleased and not be responsible for folks under me. I could be gone on 3hr lunches and no one would care and I'd walk back in the office and WISH a mofo would question why I was gone so long.
But as a $100k employee I'd been member of "management team" and have to keep tabs on 6 to 8 folks under me and deal with the same bullshit I put my mid-managers thru
no thanks
I've just learned to surpass that salary level by becoming a more autonomous Senior-Sneior level employee so I don't have to babysit nobody but I get all management level benes including performance bonuses.
4. "Nah, not worth it" In response to Reply # 0 Fri May-13-16 09:21 AM by BigReg
A couple of years back I hopped up into a job that paid me more but wasn't worth it...id have fucking nightmares about excel spreadsheets. Even when I wasn't working remote parts of my brain would still be 'on the job' making mental lists of shit i had to do the next day.
I actually tried to go back to my old position but they took it personally when I left, luckily I was able to move sideways in a much less stressful position
6. "i don't take any stress home with me so i'd do it." In response to Reply # 0
if its stress levels like the expectations are unrealistic than nah.
if its stress like just hectic during the day, then whatevs...i'd prolly do it for 5k more.
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21. "Agree. Depends on how you handle stress " In response to Reply # 6
I once took a more stressful job with more pay and quickly learned to acclimate and it wasn't as stressful.
I think there is an initial learning curve, then you get used to it. But it depends on what you can handle. I think you should go for it and see if you can adjust your stress management skills.
9. "I handle stress very well..so yea" In response to Reply # 0
just had this decision and the raise was 12K plus escalated bonuses same job but bigger responsibilities and way more production
another promotion is on the horizon and its an increase of 35K and I would have to travel...thats put on the back burner because i have no desire to travel anymore
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22. "Work travel is so overrated" In response to Reply # 9
It is fun if you are young, no relationships, no kids and ready to see new things. But as I got older, I couldn't stand eating out every night, I didn't like airports and being away from home.
11. "This don't compute? How same responsibilty but MORE stress?" In response to Reply # 0
>same job title & responsibilities & benefits > >the only difference is, you're current stress level is a 1. >maybe a 2 if it gets hectic. > >in this new gig, that goes up to a 6.
This makes no sense. Unless you're a truck driver and you go from driving loads of apple juice to loads of gasoline.
14. "Swear to God I didn't think of these really good examples." In response to Reply # 13
>You being the exec admin for a middle manager is different for >being an exec admin for the CEO. > >You selling real estate in Minnesota is different then NYC >real estate.
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16. "Do you have a lot of vacation time?" In response to Reply # 0
Break it up so you can calm yourself down by taking a few weeks off at intervals around the year.
20k is a lot if its added onto what you already make. I think I'd be willing to do it. Just have to mentally prepare yourself and know that the money will be good for all the bullshit you have to put up with.
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79611 posts
Fri May-13-16 09:59 AM
18. "yeah, it depends on how you deal with stress" In response to Reply # 16
some people can't turn off and die from it so if you can't handle it, its not worth it.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
19. "I guess I would to help me financially butI'd rather have no" In response to Reply # 0
stress at all at my current salary. Which is how it is presently. I love my job and the hardest part of my day is getting up for work. The actual work is easy and stress free 99% of the time.
If I go for a promotion it would only be a 5% raise at the most but eventually I could make about 20K more in a few years with automatic raises but my work load would be ten fold. No thanks. Imma ride this train till the wheels fall off.
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28. "That's about the difference between being a teacher and an assistant pri..." In response to Reply # 0 Sat May-14-16 10:14 AM by After_Words
I'm good... Plus I love being in the classroom.
Edit: my bad, completely glossed over the "same job title, same responsibilities" part. In that case, I would take the extra $20k. I'd imagine in my profession it would be something like dealing with more behavior issues or perhaps teaching an AP class (which doesn't sound stressful, but those essays add up and you're kind of judged based on your pass rate).
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The Wordsmith Member since Aug 13th 2002 17070 posts
Sat May-14-16 07:06 PM
30. "Depends on if the added stress makes me hate life." In response to Reply # 0
Nothing worse than working a job you are absolutely miserable in. If the stress means that I dread going to work each workday, then nah. My sanity and peace of mind is worth way more than any dollar.
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