I love my job. The money isn't great but it pretty much sustains me and my kids. My job is less than 5 minutes from my home, and my kids schools. My boss is great and never gives a hard time about sick kids or dr appts and stuff like that. If we're busy and have to work through lunch, he pays and I can eat whatever I want, one time I ordered a steak just to test him and he was like "great get me one too!" He pays for gas if there are errands for me to run. There's more but I won't bore you. The money's not great but I get by. On more than one occasion I have been offered positions that would pay more money but would also involve more stress. Our office is quiet as we are the only ones here during the day. I got a radio in the corner playing jazz and a bit cushy chair. A few of my friends think that I stay here because I'm too comfortable to persue other opportunities. I've had high paying jobs that put me into therapy. I don't mind coming to work every day and I go home happy.
2006-08-24 06:21:35 · 5 answers · asked by lovelee1 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If I were still working (retired in 2000), I'd take the perks you have any day over better money. I was in the workforce for 45 years. Out of those years, I only had FOUR bosses who were awesome, and only one of those ranked in the "best pay" category as well. A rarity, but deserved considering what I gave in return.
The old saying, "you don't get something for nothing", probably originated from people holding positions paying big bucks! Holding a postal position doesn't apply to this statement.
Consider yourself fortunate and those who put your job down green with envy.
2006-08-24 06:44:51 · answer #1 · answered by honeybucket 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am in the same predicament. I have a job that pays $26k and is five minutes from home and allows me to work 8am-5pm with no stress at all.
I just received a job offer from my old employer for nearly twice my current salary which requires an hour commute each way and involves stress, long hours and travel. I'm in a bind right now as what to do!
With my current job I'm able to also take time off for my kids and also have my education paid for (6 credit hours per semester).
The only problem is I'm bored out of my mind and I'm not challenged mentally. I'm opting for the higher paying job which involves an hour commute, 401k, better insurance benefits but doesn't allow me to have family time.
If I were you I would stay in my job, especially if you enjoy going to work everyday. The longer you stay shows job stability.
2006-08-24 13:26:42 · answer #2 · answered by Sal G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you've got a great gig, don't give it up! But do give up the steak, OK? mad cow and all that...
2006-08-24 13:33:24 · answer #3 · answered by lee m 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your friends are just jealous. if you're happy and the money's fine, then do what you want.
i wouldnt order any more steaks, tho, your boss couldve been "just testing" you, too, with the "great, order me one"...
2006-08-24 13:27:52 · answer #4 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey "don't leave fish to find fish".If you are happy just stay.
2006-08-24 13:29:57 · answer #5 · answered by paulofhouston 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋