Changing jobs but it’s less salary

[dirky dirk]

I’m at the time now where I don’t want any mither
One kids Left home.
My house is paid
And I’m working more and more
And I can’t see it getting a lot worse
With staff long term absences
I’m doubling my work


I may have the opportunity of something that’s 9k a year less but no stress or aggro.
I could afford to live in the wages. But won’t have the spare cash thst I did

But with this prospective job
Shut the door and walk away As. Opposed to emailing at all hours.
I’ve kind of no passion for it anymore
But that’s quite a drop in salary
What would you do.

[towser44]

dirky dirk said:

I’m at the time now where I don’t want any mither
One kids Left home.
My house is paid
And I’m working more and more
And I can’t see it getting a lot worse
With staff long term absences
I’m doubling my work


I may have the opportunity of something that’s 9k a year less but no stress or aggro.
I could afford to live in the wages. But won’t have the spare cash thst I did

But with this prospective job
Shut the door and walk away As. Opposed to emailing at all hours.
I’ve kind of no passion for it anymore
But that’s quite a drop in salary
What would you do.

Go for it! I'm in same position, moving to a much less paid job, but, one where when I finish for the day I'm finished, rather than emailing at all hours and during holidays etc.

[bennno]

I know the feeling well. I've paid off mortgage, kids now working, few nice cars bought, some income from a couple of rentals, pension in place.

I'm working out whether to take a 80% pay cut and just do a more normal job, that pays enough, but would be more interesting.

[Super Sonic]

Time is more important than money.
You've paid your house, one of your kid's already left home, put yourself in a position to spen more time w the kids that are still living w you. You'll never get this time back. Obvs there's lots I don't know about your situation, but worth bearing in mind. Also the stress thing.
Good luck :-)
ETA context I'm not a homeowner, and I drive a 4 figure car, so I'm not just giving you a rich person viewpoint

Edited by Super Sonic on Monday 1st November 19:02

[dirky dirk]

I just don’t know what to do.
When the jobs ok. It’s ok
More and more people I speak to it depresses me
How little Thry know about the job.

But I suspect I’m going to be in a position now that I’ve been in twice before.
Namely other on long term sick and me barely coping or sleeping.
And it was horrific before and I expect the same again

[deckster]

dirky dirk said:

I’m at the time now where I don’t want any mither
One kids Left home.
My house is paid
And I’m working more and more
And I can’t see it getting a lot worse
With staff long term absences
I’m doubling my work


I may have the opportunity of something that’s 9k a year less but no stress or aggro.
I could afford to live in the wages. But won’t have the spare cash thst I did

But with this prospective job
Shut the door and walk away As. Opposed to emailing at all hours.
I’ve kind of no passion for it anymore
But that’s quite a drop in salary
What would you do.

Is this Morrissey's new single?

[Trailhead]

Depends what % of salary the £9 drop is.

If you’re on £30 then it’s loads.

If £150 then it is a no brainer

Etc

[LargeRed]

deckster said:

Is this Morrissey's new single?

hope he didn't give up his day job !!

[anonymous-user]

Super Sonic said:

Time is more important than money.

This, just do it if you can.

I now do 3 days a week, pretty flexible any days i want. Gone from bullcarp gov politics and mither in city centre offices and zoom calls to a family firm driving about the countryside and building sites and having a good crack.

I would still retire tomorrow though if i could.

[Dolf Stoppard]

deckster said:

dirky dirk said:

I’m at the time now where I don’t want any mither
One kids Left home.
My house is paid
And I’m working more and more
And I can’t see it getting a lot worse
With staff long term absences
I’m doubling my work


I may have the opportunity of something that’s 9k a year less but no stress or aggro.
I could afford to live in the wages. But won’t have the spare cash thst I did

But with this prospective job
Shut the door and walk away As. Opposed to emailing at all hours.
I’ve kind of no passion for it anymore
But that’s quite a drop in salary
What would you do.

Is this Morrissey's new single?

It's like very odd poetry.

To the OP though you just need to decide what will make you happier. Will the lack of responsibility be worth the salary cut, or will a lack of funds make you unhappy, but in a different way?

I dropped about £15k during my last move and have not regretted it once.

[Chicken Chaser]

deckster said:

Is this Morrissey's new single?

Its a bit John Cooper Clarke.

[zarlak]

dirky dirk said:

I’m at the time now where I don’t want any mither
One kids Left home.
My house is paid
And I’m working more and more
And I can’t see it getting a lot worse
With staff long term absences
I’m doubling my work


I may have the opportunity of something that’s 9k a year less but no stress or aggro.
I could afford to live in the wages. But won’t have the spare cash thst I did

But with this prospective job
Shut the door and walk away As. Opposed to emailing at all hours.
I’ve kind of no passion for it anymore
But that’s quite a drop in salary
What would you do.

Ah, Just Jack, I'll miss you if you stop knocking out the lyrical poetry. Please stick with it!

[dirky dirk]

Ultimately it’s a having a few spare quid
Or taking the gamble that you can be a lot happier
With less money.
Wife is supportive she would rather have me than no me in years to come