Money Vs. Happiness

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Skyhook79

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Jan 15, 2010 9:35 AM
Your level of "Happiness" isn't determined by how much money you make. If it is then you will never be truly happy.
Jan 15, 2010 9:35am
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ernest_t_bass

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Jan 15, 2010 9:37 AM
Skyhook79 wrote: Your level of "Happiness" isn't determined by how much money you make. If it is then you will never be truly happy.
I disagree. While Mortal Kombat is a great game, I think Donkey Kong was the greatest game ever.
Jan 15, 2010 9:37am
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fan_from_texas

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Jan 15, 2010 9:44 AM
queencitybuckeye wrote: Happiness - if you can afford it. Being in a satisfying job is a wonderful thing, but priority one is to take care of one's family.
Exactly.

Up to a certain point, money is very strongly correlated with happiness. Beyond that point, it's probably better to take the paycut to have more time. The exact point for you and your family probably depends on your expectations and community.
Jan 15, 2010 9:44am
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Websurfinbird

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Jan 15, 2010 3:58 PM
pmoney25 wrote: So I am getting a New Job offer tomorrow. New Company/Industry. My total compensation seems like it may decrease by about 10k a year(higher salary/lower commission/bonus than current job.) The hours would go down from about 50 to 40-42. No Saturdays and More time with family.

Question is Take New Job and be happier or Keep current job and make more money. Granted 10k is not a huge amount of difference but almost $1000 a month loss is not that easy to give up.
What did you decide to do?
Jan 15, 2010 3:58pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Jan 15, 2010 4:04 PM
I may take less money to be away from home more :)

Just kidding.
Jan 15, 2010 4:04pm
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pmoney25

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Jan 15, 2010 4:43 PM
Well I was able to negotiate a bit and it seems that with some other bonus options I could break even.

One thing that will be different is I currently get monthly commissions/bonuses along with salary. New job I will get 4 smaller quarterly bonuses then one giant yearly bonuses along with salary. Salary portion much better with new company.so we will definitely change our budgeting process a bit.

But I accepted new job. Will be exciting going into new field but I know I'm making right decision.
Jan 15, 2010 4:43pm
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O-Trap

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Jan 15, 2010 4:50 PM
Can I have your old job? :D
Jan 15, 2010 4:50pm
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Society

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Jan 15, 2010 4:56 PM
O-Trap wrote: Can I have your old job? :D
I thought you said your job was secure? That's right...
Jan 15, 2010 4:56pm
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O-Trap

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Jan 15, 2010 6:36 PM
Society wrote: I thought you said your job was secure? That's right...
My release wasn't a result of one of "those Internet companies" folding (as your statement at the time would have indicated).

Also, I had gotten word form the CEO that my job was safe at the time (which it was ... at the time).

But hey, since you're in the mood to kick me when I'm down, my car just died. What can you do with that?
Jan 15, 2010 6:36pm
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ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Jan 15, 2010 7:39 PM
Regardless of how much I was making, I could never justify giving up a thousand a month. That's just taking money out of my retirement.
Jan 15, 2010 7:39pm
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Jan 15, 2010 7:54 PM
O-Trap wrote:
Society wrote: I thought you said your job was secure? That's right...
My release wasn't a result of one of "those Internet companies" folding (as your statement at the time would have indicated).

Also, I had gotten word form the CEO that my job was safe at the time (which it was ... at the time).

But hey, since you're in the mood to kick me when I'm down, my car just died. What can you do with that?
Don't mind Society.
Jan 15, 2010 7:54pm
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O-Trap

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Jan 15, 2010 10:50 PM
Oh I'm good with Society. After all, it's nice to be noticed by such a celebrity as the man who finished runner-up as the Most Annoying Huddler. :D
Jan 15, 2010 10:50pm
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believer

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Jan 16, 2010 5:56 AM
"Why do I have to have 3 kids and no money? Why can't I have no kids and 3 monies?" - Homer Simpson


Jan 16, 2010 5:56am
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Swamp Fox

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Jan 16, 2010 6:36 AM
Since my work experience has been over 40 years as a classroom teacher and coach, it better be happiness, because it certainly wasn't for the money. Although, I must tell you that when you reach the 40 year level, the money isn't too bad. (If you still have your health and a semblance of sanity.)
Jan 16, 2010 6:36am