Do people that take a pay cut for better life balance get seen a different way? I am earning well in field sales, but the lifestyle is exhausting. Does a lower base make me look less ambitious, or just self-aware?

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I don't think it matters, especially if you're not taking a title cut as well. Even if you are, recruiters and hiring managers are human and can understand why you would make that change. As long as you didn't stop working entirely, it shouldn't be held against you.

I think that is a fair point. Most people understand that the pace in field sales can wear you down, and choosing balance does not mean lack of ambition. It feels more like a smart long term choice than a backwards step.

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