Would you rather... (Job Questions)

beautyq115 Posted: Sep 09, 2005 12:08 AM

Would you rather... (Job Questions)

Would you rather....

Make a lot of money BUT be miserable at your job

____OR_____

Make not so much money and love your job

Just wondering....I am struggling with the job thing now.

cmastro25 Posted: Sep 09, 2005 12:10 AM

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Posted by beautyq115

Would you rather....

Make a lot of money BUT be miserable at your job

____OR_____

Make not so much money and love your job

Considering i HATE MY JOB, I'd take a pay cut to really enjoy what I do.

BKtoLI Posted: Sep 09, 2005 12:29 AM

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I have always said being happy is more important, money is secondary.

Everyone can say they make money, but how many people can say they are truly happy with their jobs?

kissy27 Posted: Sep 09, 2005 07:25 AM

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I have always been a firm believer that you need to do what you enjoy & you need to be happy at your job otherwise you will always look for a way to get out & that causes you to not be as productive as you should be. So personally, I would rather make less & be happy!

Money is still money, no matter how you look at it!

glinda_goodwitch Posted: Sep 09, 2005 07:27 AM

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Um, considering right now I make very little money AND I'm miserable, I'd take more money!! But for the long haul, I'd rather be happy at a job with less money.

SweetCin704 Posted: Sep 09, 2005 07:30 AM

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Hey Kathleen,

I would rather do what I was happy doing. I worked in the admin field for 10 years & took over a 15k paycut to teach in catholic school. I was like a different person when I started teaching.

Then last year I had left my 2nd grade job that I loved b/c I wanted to teach at a younger age level as that was what my Masters was in & I wanted to see b4 I got in a public school---well I hated it & it made me dread going to work last year, along w/ the 1 1/2 commute.

I hope some things are coming through for you...I'm contemplating a job in Queens now but its 815-515....that's a long day w/ kiddos!!! And a long drive for me.

MrsStefan Posted: Sep 09, 2005 08:16 AM

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I think that being happy at your job makes all the difference in your life. You spend MOST of the day at work and IMO it is EXTREMELY important to be happy at your job

KerriSteve Posted: Sep 09, 2005 08:21 AM

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Is it a lot more money??? If it makes a significant difference in your lifestyle, I would probably consider going for the money. And do you need more money more than you need to have a happy work enviornment?
It's a tough choice...Good Luck.

Preshy7 Posted: Sep 09, 2005 08:21 AM

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im very happy at my job - even if someone paid me more money, id stay here.
so, i think good working environment is important.
how much of a pay difference are we talking about here?

LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Sep 09, 2005 08:30 AM

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Without a doubt, I would rather be happier and make less money. You know the old saying 'money doesn't buy happiness.' I think thats true.

MrsFudge Posted: Sep 09, 2005 08:31 AM

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I currently earn a lot less than I used to and I LOVE MY JOB!!!! I had way too much stress with my other job that I earned more. It affected EVERYTHING in my life and IMO more money isn't worth it. I am so happy now.

SuzBride Posted: Sep 09, 2005 08:45 AM

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well right now i am sucking it up at a job i hate cause the pay is good. As soon as the wedding is done, I hope to find a new job I love (whatever the pay may be!)

in the long run, I don't think it is healthy to stay at a job you hate even if the money is great. it is just depressing and wears on you.

hmpena Posted: Sep 09, 2005 08:48 AM

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I was miserable at my last job and gladly would have taken a paycut to leave. I think happiness is much more important.

CKJ906 Posted: Sep 09, 2005 09:50 AM

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Posted by hmpena

I was miserable at my last job and gladly would have taken a paycut to leave. I think happiness is much more important.

Same here, I'm looking for something else and if it means less money I'll take it. I go to work miserable everyday and it's a horrible feeling!

Noiva06 Posted: Sep 09, 2005 09:54 AM

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When you're happy with your job, it doesn't feel like work. It feels like your getting paid for something you enjoy doing. I would rather have that any day instead of dreading of where I have to go when I wake up in the morning....

Blu-ize Posted: Sep 09, 2005 09:55 AM

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Been there, done that..less $$ happy girl..

I took less for this job and it's so much better. My boss rocks. I'm a different person.

kellwolfe Posted: Sep 09, 2005 09:58 AM

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Less money and be happy! I work 2 jobs now to make as much as i used to but i feel like a person now -

laughinlala Posted: Sep 09, 2005 10:00 AM

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To me being happy is more important-you have to be there all day every day and it affects your home life too if you are miserable

Beth1210 Posted: Sep 09, 2005 10:05 AM

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I am not sure- It's easy to say that you would take less $$ to be happy- but when it comes down to it- I am not sure I would be able to do it

at would depend on how much money I am making and how much I am talking about giving up

I was unhappy at my last job- and I found a new job where I am happier make $15K more