Take a job with lesser pay but huge stability, or higher pay and high volatility?

Answer 1

that really depends on your character and on your lifestyle.
if you're into adrenalin rushes, if you're young and single, if you're in a hurry to purchase the world... go for the second one.
if you've got responsibilities, if you like your free time and workin set hours, go for the first one.
just remebere that nothing is really stable in this world. some things seem stable but are really falling apart.

Answer 2

If the job with lesser pay will pay your bills and still leave you with enough left over for life AND offers pay increases and chance for moving up in the company I would go with it. I think job stability is more important than getting higher pay. What if you take the higher paying job, make a lot and spend it all and lost the job in a month or 2? It will look bad on a resume and you will end up in financial trouble!

Answer 3

I have tried both over the years. If you go for the higher pay high volatility job, just make sure you are prepared for the downside. Don't get use to living on the extra pay and not save.

In the computer business we have a saying. The bleeding edge of technology can get very bloody!

Answer 4

Well I would take the job I'd really want to do even if it was less secure and not as well paid as the other. Money isn't everything. If you do a job you like you're more likely to be happy with it even if you earn less than if you do something you don't relly want to just for the money. Follow your heart.
Therefore lesser pay and high stability sounds quite good to me.

Answer 5

I say do the job that makes you happy. Also stability is a good thing to look for. Depends how much lesser the salary would be though and if you think it is worth it. Consider the pro and cons of each then decide.

Answer 6

Both can be - higher pay if you are smart can invest incase of volatility and your likley to be hired with a similar pay. Pob with less pay can make you sad some times because some times you will want to do something but you don't have the money. and are more likey to nopt get a joke with higher pay because they will notice you don't want to take risks. If it's for yourself I would sugest make a risk chat and start form there

Answer 7

There is no such thing as stability in the job market anymore, companies will cut you loose in a second if they could increase profits. I'd opt for the higher paying job and take my chances.

Answer 8

i would take the job with lesser pay. You dont want to jump from job 2 job just because of the pay. Been there done that!

Answer 9

I was faced with this dilemma last week, and considering a record state of insanity in the US - government and social - I picked the stable one. Chances of recession or even depression are getting greater every day, and it will not change at least until next election and likely will continue for a couple of years after that until the next president is done INITIAL shoveling of inherited pile of garbage.

Answer 10

I would say to take whatever job makes u the happiest! dont settle for anything less. Its not always about the money, or the stability, but about enjoying getting up for work each day.

Answer 11

The amount of money should be the last thing on your list of work. REalizing that you will be spending 8+ hours a day with those people, can you enjoy it? What is the commute time and what are the perks should factor in foremost, because thats your own time.