I’m currently making $70k/year in a stressful job with a lot of unpaid overtime. I interviewed a dream job and was offered $58k/year with an incredible benefits package. I don’t ever really use insurance (I don’t have any), but it’s nice to have.
The dream job would have passion projects, more stability, but obviously less pay. I think I can still afford my bills, but there wouldn’t be much to save or pay down debt. I’m not sure what to do. I’m not happy where I am, and there’s no growth.
I calculated about $8,500/year take home pay decrease if I accept the job. I’m tempted to negotiate for $5k more, but they have another candidate that they are also interested in almost equally (I have a friend that works there).
An outside perspective would be helpful. What would you do and why?
Submitted June 05, 2018 at 11:29PM by crummychipmunk https://ift.tt/2Ju2a9Y
