2006-08-28 04:50:54 · 38 answers · asked by boredatwork 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Thats a question that a lot of people ask themselves!
In my opinion, if you are able to live respectfully of the "happy" job than go for it! You spend a third of your life at work, you should at least enjoy it!
What is your current job and what is your "happy" job? maybe I can give you a better answer!
2006-08-28 04:56:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been on my job for 5 years now. I am only making $.41 more now than when I first started. Others hired later started much higher than me and a former Senior position. I stay because I have to pay a mortgage. My job isn't bad, but I see no advancement opportunities there and also observe a "click" so to speak where the assistant mgr has arranged for a close friend of hers to get advanced with more authority in areas than others. It sometimes looks like it is due to their years of friendship. Is this sour grapes? NO. I like both of them I just state facts. The answer to your question is if you can afford to take a pay cut and if the whole experience and work environment will be pleasant thus making you more happy then go for it. Sometimes the work environment and coworkers keep many people on their job because they feel comfortable. Better to feel at ease and be happy you'll be more productive in the long term. I would if I could.
2006-08-30 02:20:00 · answer #2 · answered by seekn2know 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on a lot of factors. If you have a big family that you need to support, you need the high paying job. If it is just you, go for the lower paying position.
Either way, I think it is best to be happy in your position. Some people just have too much responsibility to make a switch after too long.
2006-08-28 04:53:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay at your high paying job as long as possible before you finally blow up. When you have enough money and you have all the "material" things that you need then go for the low paying job that makes you happy. Stick with the high paying job until you get sick of money. Once you feel that it is time for you to be happy and enjoy what you are doing then go for the low paying job. Money isn't everything, but it is important. Once you have baught everything you need to buy then you can "retire" or go for the low paying job.
2006-08-28 04:57:06 · answer #4 · answered by gillamacs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you just bored or do you really have a problem with the job. I would rather be happy than rich but make sure the other job will really make you happy.
Personally boredom would not make me quit a high paying job, but that's just me. I would only quit if I was very frustrated and just hated going there.
2006-08-28 04:54:54 · answer #5 · answered by Ann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that I would want to move to a lower paying job that would make me happy. I was in this situation, but my job was so stressed and boring, I hated it. I quit the job, and now Iam unemployed with no money but Iam happy. Being happy is what really matters.
2006-08-28 04:54:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are bored with the job than maybe you should ask
your supervise for more work or do you have enough work and just do not like what you are doing. Are you unhappy with the job. Then you should move on because to sacrifice happiness is dangerous to your mental health.
2006-08-28 05:29:58 · answer #7 · answered by I am women 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's better to work at the high paying job for awhile, then switch over to the lower paying job.
2006-08-28 04:53:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Good luck on your endeavor!
2006-08-28 13:38:42 · answer #9 · answered by BevD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boredom with eat you alive ...you might become depressed, turn to addictive behavior..
Even if you are paid less at the other job you will be challenged and you could always get pay increases. Plus motivation will come back into your career. Mental health is paramount in our culture there is hardly enough happiness out there.
Go for the rewarding career.
2006-08-28 04:59:20 · answer #10 · answered by Tabor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋