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POLL: $350k vs $190k
Hodor
1/24/21 10:16pm
Making $190k in Utah at age 35? Seems pretty good
TNT
1/24/21 10:17pm
Through a series of lucky events, I found myself in a niche that involves pay
Hodor
1/24/21 10:24pm
Awesome. Kudos. *ahem* (TNT need money please help)
TNT
1/24/21 10:25pm
Hypotheticals are too low. Can’t conceptualize so I didn’t answer.
Salami Karate
1/24/21 10:18pm
How long would you have to keep the new job to make that salary bump? 5 years? Could you then leave and still make
YIsForBrigham
1/24/21 10:18pm
Highly unlikely, at least to a place where the lifestyle is any better.
Hodor
1/24/21 10:20pm
What industry is this?? Do you enjoy what you do?
WP17
1/25/21 10:39am
Unless you have a way to offset it, a lot of your income at $350k starts
BIG XII Coug
1/24/21 10:18pm
That’s a good point. Have to calculate the pros and cons based off take home
Powerbait DPM
1/25/21 5:40pm
Is this a CB humble brag?
letthewookieewin
1/24/21 10:19pm
Textbook
blueaussie
1/24/21 10:46pm
Yep and done beautifully.
BluePassion
1/24/21 11:14pm
Do you have a family and kids? Do you like them? Do you want them to like you?
byubyu
1/24/21 10:20pm
Yes and yes. The worry: men are meant to grow and be challenged. Kids seeing
Hodor
1/24/21 10:21pm
Men are meant to be dads and spend time with their kids as much as possible.
cougstyle
1/24/21 10:23pm
If good enough gets you everything you want, what does the rest matter. You have
TaiJuan
1/24/21 10:24pm
Kids really want time with Dad. Not seeing dad because he is working
JohnnyC
1/24/21 10:26pm
As a kid I never thought about that and I doubt my kids do
Beggar
1/24/21 10:33pm
What kid is evaluating how there parents push themselves at work? I just knew
califcougar
1/24/21 10:38pm
Find side hobbies and things to push yourself... Kids want a relationship not a
BYUFootballisBack
1/24/21 10:41pm
Nothing you haven't heard already - but time w/your kids is invaluable. You may
BlueTooth
1/24/21 10:42pm
This is like the “more time in the office” deathbed hypo in reverse.
Memmo
1/24/21 10:43pm
Feels like your mind is telling you one thing and your heart is the opposite.
Bin01015
1/24/21 10:49pm
here's a thought, then: don't be content to just be a good dad; choose to be a great one; get out of your comfort zone
BYUtiful
1/24/21 11:01pm
My thought on this....career growth doesn’t necessarily equal personal growth.
Kavorka
1/24/21 11:07pm
Not all growth must be professional. Go run triathlons or be a synchronized
ryebrye
1/25/21 5:44am
Well, you’re bound to get one thumbs up on this once HarlemCoug logs in
Nikomedes
1/25/21 6:48am
Why would anyone tell their kids they don't feel challenged at work?
ochobeeguy
1/25/21 11:12am
Having time with kids is more important to th than their bragging rights about
niqmadu
1/25/21 6:40am
$150k difference is a lot of earning potential if invested. That equals earlier
Revolution
1/24/21 10:20pm
Retire in 1/3 the time? Easy for me. Take the new job.
TANK
1/24/21 10:29pm
And miss your kids' younger years? No thanks.
Chasicle
1/24/21 11:11pm
Not worth the sacrifice of time with kids. Kids>more money. Keep the current job
Cougar TD
1/24/21 11:32pm
The difference is only $75k after the divorce.
DiamondMo
1/25/21 8:12am
And much much less than that after taxes eat a large portion
BYUFootballisBack
1/25/21 9:53am
Selling Essential Oils is not that lucrative
Babyboy
1/24/21 10:20pm
Biden or Trump tax brackets?!?!
hebercreeper
1/24/21 10:21pm
Money isn't everything, time is. Spend time with your family, friends, hobbies,
Don_Juan_El_Guapo
1/24/21 10:23pm
Stop shopping around. I will push you harder if you want me to and pay you more if you just help us increase revenue 😉
Trent
1/24/21 10:23pm
How long do the insane work hours last? If it is 2-5 years of being all-in in order to set yourself up for the
Clark Addison
1/24/21 10:24pm
Probably ten more years of grinding at this pace.
Hodor
1/24/21 10:26pm
Then to me that is a coin flip and depends on what you want, and what is important to you.
Clark Addison
1/24/21 10:37pm
Ten years working until 2 AM and no weekends?? Bruh.
WP17
1/25/21 10:26am
See if you can find Church member mentors who took the $1.5M option,
Joe Banks
1/24/21 10:27pm
Almost all divorced at least once. A couple have great families/marriages though
Hodor
1/24/21 10:29pm
There you go! Go in with eyes wide open. Wife needs to be on board.
(Private)
1/24/21 10:48pm
Well it actually sounds like she doesn't need to be since he'll swap her out
ryebrye
1/25/21 5:46am
Sounds like consulting for McKinsey
niqmadu
1/25/21 8:16am
Except most people jump out at 2-3 years. And weekends are free
WP17
1/25/21 10:23am
I’d take the bigger money and retire in 10 years.
JollyGreenGiant
1/24/21 10:29pm
You never said what your wife and family want
BYU4eVeR
1/24/21 10:30pm
They want me to be happy and fulfilled. New job means permanent WFH, which is
Hodor
1/24/21 10:31pm
I keep hearing Me me me.... sound like you need to re-evaluate your family
BYU4eVeR
1/24/21 10:34pm
It’s not a perk when you’re permanently working. The way you described it (2am+,
CrackerJack
1/24/21 10:36pm
Can’t buy happiness
DrinkSuin
1/24/21 10:31pm
But it’s a lot easier to focus on happiness when you’re not worried about rent
WP17
1/25/21 10:29am
The point is the current salary is already waaay more than enough
BYUFootballisBack
1/25/21 11:42am
Yeah, agreed. Especially since he has an upward trajectory
WP17
1/25/21 11:54am
I’m less interested in your situation than what I did wrong in life.
ballen
1/24/21 10:32pm
If you’re content, I’m jealous. Seriously.
Hodor
1/24/21 10:33pm
I do fine and make more than I ever thought I would but it blows my mind how
ballen
1/24/21 10:34pm
Is your company hiring?
LaVellIfIKnow
1/24/21 10:32pm
Dang. TNT could probably be a janitor there and make $110k/year
TNT
1/24/21 10:34pm
They might be depending on the answers to the polls.
Hodor
1/24/21 10:34pm
Don’t assume your quality of life goes down... but go for quality of life.
(Private)
1/24/21 10:45pm
FWIW-A college friend found himself in a similar situation after graduating
m0resn0w
1/24/21 10:46pm
As some have mentioned above your NEEDS to be truly all in. Some truly are happy
Cheap Seats
1/24/21 10:50pm
Your wife...
(Private)
1/24/21 10:51pm
Married? Kids?
Heath Squashwell
1/24/21 10:53pm
Just saw the thread above this. Might be time to reflect on your purpose.
Heath Squashwell
1/24/21 10:54pm
Married. Two kids under six. At least one more in the future.
Hodor
1/24/21 10:56pm
As someone who makes a fraction of what you make, let me say...
Heath Squashwell
1/24/21 11:16pm
When is enough... Enough. More money isn't always with the sacrifice of time.
Cougar TD
1/24/21 11:34pm
Very relatable concerns...
Kavorka
1/24/21 10:56pm
No way i take the money
zephyr
1/24/21 11:07pm
I think too many people are thinking a new job is a forever thing.
jrob30
1/24/21 11:14pm
Potentially without a wife and kids you lost custody of.
Chasicle
1/24/21 11:16pm
Depends What Makes You Happy
Chicago Cougar
1/24/21 11:17pm
Have a heart to heart with someone who has done it. Working round the clock with
wisconsincougs
1/24/21 11:32pm
Six years of I-banking was enough for me. But I do to this day appreciate the learning, professional growth, network, &
Trent
1/25/21 12:14am
Leave it up to your wife
ARCoug
1/25/21 12:14am
Glad it’s working out.. how long have you been in the tougher specialty?
cougfanz
1/25/21 7:55am
If it's more $ you want + quality of life, maybe a side gig could be the answer
Shore10
1/25/21 1:11am
What industry is this?
Jimmertime
1/25/21 3:57am
Get an offer and see what your current employer is willing to do, but be prepare
NacoCoug
1/25/21 5:21am
That’s a hard decision and I know exactly where you’re coming from
hansel
1/25/21 5:37am
The sweet spot to me with is a good balance between making good money and also
brazilcoug
1/25/21 6:40am
People who don’t work nights (with no time off during the day) have no clue how
cougfanz
1/25/21 7:06am
I believe congratulations are in order
HONOMO
1/25/21 9:47am
I enjoy working but it’s not the only thing I enjoy doing. If I don’t have time
Odysseus
1/25/21 9:57am
No weekends and working with people you don’t like for your prime years? 🤮
WP17
1/25/21 10:36am
Sounds like Biglaw? I have been at a NYC firm now for 6 years. It can be brutal.
Pied Piper
1/25/21 11:37am
Why do you continue?
WP17
1/25/21 4:30pm
Big money
Jimmertime
1/25/21 6:17pm
Yes married and kids and in NYC (not right now because of COVID). Yes the money
Pied Piper
1/26/21 8:59am
I recently read an interesting book about this phenomenon/culture
WP17
1/26/21 9:46am
Hard pass on option 2.
machete
1/25/21 3:16pm
At 35 I probably would have taken the money and prestige
PROBcoug
1/25/21 4:11pm
Decide to be among the best in the world at what you no matter who employs you.
Cully
1/25/21 11:51pm
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