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What’s going to effect your happiness more: the day to day experience or the pay? I don’t think there’s a right or wrong answer. Money is always nice but sometimes we genuinely can get by in less and the pay increase is nice but not necessary. Whereas the day to day experience might greatly effect your mental health more drastically and should definitely be a consideration.
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You bring a very valid point. I actually literally said that was the reason for leaving my last job. To find something i love and was good for my mental. After coming out of such a bad place i wanted somewhere that wouldnt be bad for me. On one hand i feel like i should just go for something that seems it could make me more potentially happy but on the other hand im like what if neither place will? And im trying to find happiness in work like i have in the past but its just not guaranteed and I should go for money. It aslo makes me feel a little bad about myself because im making so much less than my other friend. :( its kind of alot.
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@Coul.C If your exact reason for leaving was to find something good for your mental health, I’d highly prioritize that. Money is a real factor but if you’re more concerned about comparisons to others or stigma for what you “should” make but will actually get by fine on the pay, I think this shouldn’t be a high priority. It might be helpful to address some of these feelings of shame and inadequacy in therapy. Taking a higher paying job may not even resolve those problems.
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Okay, so first think of the pros and cons of each place. I personally would choose the job that I get more money from, but then again, some other things matter.
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Ok thank you, yeah i have listed the pros and cons mostly. The only pro i didnt list is that the in the first job I wouldn’t have to deal with customers as much. Im not sure if i like i just like the other job because I haven’t been there yet and it seems nice but they did just seem more professional and i felt like i could be relaxed over there
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