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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve
Question for general RT:
Anyone here ever took a job for a bit less pay but really good benefits and awesome work-life balance?
Got offer letter today. Will be working hours that'll allow me to study for industry certs again and go back to school to finish degree. I'll get paid to get certs if I pass. Quarterly performance cash bonuses and good retirement account plan. They showed me around and looks like a good place to work overall.
Only issue is base pay is less than where I'm at right now, which delays my near term plan of buying a house for a while.
Been talking to a few people and they said this could be a fresh start for career and jump start in different direction. Just wanted more perspectives before I sign the offer letter.
(Yes, this is a good first world issue to have and surely beats being unemployed, which I will be in 2 weeks.)
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Is it fair pay (monetary equivalent benefits like health insurance and retirement match count, work life balance due not...here) for the work? Then heck yes, do it. The other benefits are what makes it gravy, but are honestly directed in the industry to be competitive. Also, have you negotiated at all?
Good health benefits, enough for comfort and a bit set aside, and a good life balance will make you wonder why you waited.
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