Pay cut

iclfan2 Reppin' the 330/216/843

9,465 posts 98 reps Joined Nov 2009

Fri, Dec 20, 2019 7:30 PM

Anyone take one? I’m at the point in my life where I hate my current job, but it’s flexible and well paying. Anyone take less for a better title and just better management in general? I know what I should do, but the money is very big deterrent.

gut Senior Member

18,369 posts 115 reps Joined Nov 2009

Fri, Dec 20, 2019 8:08 PM

I'd say welcome to the 70% of people who hate their job, and most aren't well payed.

I'd also say what you describe is symptomatic of a lot of people mailing it in because they don't care if they get fired. But they're simply efficient and knowledgeable enough to get by as a mediocre performer.

Unless you're talking something of a career change, I'm not sure why you'd need to take a paycut, especially in this economy. Don't quit your job and don't be in a hurry to move on, and I bet you can find the right opportunity without settling or compromising.

geeblock Member

1,123 posts 0 reps Joined May 2018

Fri, Dec 20, 2019 8:34 PM

I don’t know anyone that has done that successfully but mental health is more important than money. Maybe get on LinkedIn and look for a new job in your same field. My fiance changed jobs twice in last 7 years and went from making 60,000 to making 120,000. She took a risk leaving a steady job at nationwide but it paid off

iclfan2 Reppin' the 330/216/843

9,465 posts 98 reps Joined Nov 2009

Fri, Dec 20, 2019 8:47 PM

posted by gut
Unless you're talking something of a career change, I'm not sure why you'd need to take a paycut, especially in this economy. Don't quit your job and don't be in a hurry to move on, and I bet you can find the right opportunity without settling or compromising.

It’s funny, you’re original description is right on. I’m good at what I do but stopped giving a fuck awhile ago (due to them, not me). I would never quit before a job, and I’ve been looking for over a year. This particular job is great, just a little underpaid, but the work/ life balance and what I’d actually be doing is way better my current job.

OSH Kosh B'Gosh

4,424 posts 18 reps Joined Nov 2009

Sat, Dec 21, 2019 11:24 AM

I'm probably at a pay cut for my qualifications.

But, I'm doing what I want to do and love it. I'll sacrifice some lifestyle preferences for that. I'd rather enjoy my job every day instead of despising waking up and working.

friendfromlowry Senior Member

7,778 posts 86 reps Joined Nov 2009

Sat, Dec 21, 2019 1:25 PM

I work healthcare night shift. I’ve been doing it for 7-8 years and it’s starting to suck. If I switch to day shift next summer it’ll be about a 20% pay cut, maybe more.

thavoice Senior Member

15,437 posts 42 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Dec 26, 2019 3:47 PM

Guess I could say I took a pay cut.

Did something I swore I would never do, and preached to my wife and her daughter a few times when they did this, and that was quit a job without having another lined up.

Was out of work from early April of 2018 - Late August. Tell you what, teachers freaking have it made getting a few of those summer months off!!!!

End of the day it worked out just as I had hoped.

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