Would you stay at a job where you really liked your coworkers, but the pay was only okay..?

Question

Or would you take the risk of starting a new job, where it pays better, but who knows what your coworker might be like?

Answer 1

In my experience, the answer will depend on what you want for your future: career development or a well paid job or a nice place to work, nice co workers, nice boss,etc. The thing is that you will hardly get everything in the same package. I worked in a respectable company full of horrible people, mediocre salary but a good jump to get a better job. Then I worked in a mediocre company, with a very good public image, and found the best co-workers that I have ever had. But I needed not only a better salary but a career growth. Now I have a very nice job, very well paid, with opportunities to grow within this big company but... I am surrounded with backstabbing co workers. The most important thing is to be sure of what you want for yourself. Co workers, will come and go, and if they are your friends they will stay with you, but the stability that a good job can bring could stay longer. I hope this helps.

Answer 2

If the pay was enough to take care of the bills I'd definately stay. I spend at least a third of my week at work, I wouldn't spend that much of my life doing something I didn't enjoy just so I could earn a few extra dimes. Definatly not worth it to me. If I liked my job, and enjoyed being around my coworkers I'd have reason to do more for the company employing me. In turn not only would I like my coworkers, but I'd earn a sense of accomplishment, and hopefully earn a few extra dimes that I knew were well worth the effort.

Answer 3

It depends on the difference between the pay at the new place and the old place.

But, if the pay difference is not more than 20% then I'd stick with where I'm at, unless it may be lot better career-wise or something.

Hey, there's a good chance you'll not have the same comfort level and comraderie as the old job - it's not that common to feel so relaxed and happy at work.

Answer 4

Take the risk. I worked at a place where people complained about there pay for years. One guy left and two years later they hired him back for $5000 more that the loyal employees who stayed were being paid.

Answer 5

I've worked in jobs with bad coworkers and sadistic managers. Believe me, having coworkers you get along with and good management is a very important perk. Is it really worth it to get good pay if it effects your emotional health to work with people you can't get along with?

Answer 6

If the differential in salary was substantial, I would probably go ahead. You have an even chance of getting co-workers who are just as nice as your present ones.

You didn't mention about your job responsibilities; the real deciding factor would be if you liked your present position, and if it had a good career/promotion potential, instead of your colleagues.

Answer 7

I would take the risk and start a new job

Answer 8

We all have to grow up they are just people like you and me. Question you got to say is Am I a cool person to work with the world may never know.

Answer 9

it depends on how bad the pay and how good the coworkers. but good friends can almost always make it worth wile

Answer 10

MO MONEY, stay strong take the chance...