Is It Bad to Turn Down Higher Paying Job?

[Shiningtempest]

I am asking this question because I have low tolerance for stress & doesn't thrive in pressure. I also value maintaining my habit of going to bed by 10 pm over higher salary. Holding everything else equal, I'd rather work at a minimum wage job over getting stressed out.

[dynamicyandere]

Company/Employee fit is very important.


It needs to feel like a win-win for everyone involved.


And, everyone’s priorities are different.


For myself, I have a huge preference, perhaps even non-negotiable, for working remotely.


I spent YEARS trying to break into the remote work space and now that I’m in it, I’m never leaving.


60 hour work weeks? I don’t mind, as long as I keep working remotely.


80 hour work weeks? I’ve done that too. Not very fun, but still sure beats being tied to a physical location.


The trade off?


I’ve traveled to 5 countries in the last year. I’n literally working from an apartment on an island right now.


Sure the work can be stressful and I work long-hours.


But to me, the location freedom is worth it.


I don’t mind stress and pressure, because I see it as an opportunity to strengthen my mental toughness and help prepare me for launching and running my own company one day.


But hey, there are some opportunities that I could pursue right now, that would help me work MUCH more than I am now, but it would require me to be tied to a desk.


To me that’s not worth it.


So for you…


Low Stress > Higher Pay


For me…


Location Freedom > Higher Pay


Pick your poison, right?


The nice thing about starting your own business though is you can carefully structure your business so that you’re achieving the right balance you’re looking for. 🥂

[dynamicyandere]

help me make MUCH more*

[Nifrayu]

Not bad at all. Choose a job that's right for you.

[Changiis07]

Oh same here!!! Stress is not good so yes I've turned down jobs too due to stress. More money more stress it sucks the life out of you. I make enough and I'm not living paycheck to paycheck either but whatever works for everyone right

[ProbablyClueless]

It sounds like you're making the right decision for you. More money isn't always better. Your quality of life is hugely important.

[JackCarter]

Not bad
Everyone has different priorities and preferences