[USER]

At what point would you take a $13,000 pay cut knowing you could make that back and more in 2 plus years?

I’m curious how others weigh short-term financial sacrifices against long-term gains.

Would you make the jump for a better work-life balance, a more fulfilling career, or an opportunity to enter a new industry?

Or does the immediate loss feel too risky, even with future promise?

Feel free to share your personal experience or what factors would influence your decision. Is it age, financial stability, job satisfaction, or something else entirely?

I’m asking because I’m at a crossroads and trying to figure out how people think through this kind of trade-off.

Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

[Melissa]

What do you gain from this pay cut? Less hours, more flexibility, or WFH?

I would have to gain something pretty good to lose money.

[Gretchen]

Off of what base? A $13K cut is a much larger percentage if you make $60K than $300K.

One would be a major impact, the other a minor blip.

[Danny]

Maybe expand a little more on the situation. This post makes no sense without context

[Corey]

Personally… I took a slight pay cut but it came with hybrid instead of full time in the office.

For me, that translates to significantly more time with my children so I’m living the dream of why I care about FI.

Long story short, the question is vague because $13k is a huge amount to some people while for others they can easily pass on $13k if they get what they truly want.

[Desmond]

Here’s what a lot of ppl say. If you take that cut would the responsibilities and stress decrease correspondingly?

No, more often than not.

How certain are you in 2 yrs it will definitely be back??

[Tan]

Currently making 75… new job would be a state job, less stress, will be on step raises which will help tremendously for retirement

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