I started a new job, and moved to a new city about 7 months ago. Honestly, I’m not happy. I like my company’s culture, but not what we do. I tried to stay a float , but just can’t. I’m in a place of leadership, and they have me in a lot of projects I have no interest in. Current salary is 75k and I have a contract offer(aligned with my passion) for $50hourly(roughly 100k). I’m prepared to sublet and move back home, but I’ll lose benefits. What would you do in my position?

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Sounds like you know what to do - take the contract offer if you’ll be happier. May lead to more growth in the long run, working more for yourself.

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Thank you ♥️

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Thank you all so much. I have literal tears in my eyes. It will be hard, but you’re right! I know what to do

Reached out to a friend and she said , “Growth is uncomfortable and painful. You’re growing.”
Hope that helps someone also!

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Thank you ♥️

Follow your heart, because a piece of mind is priceless!
Choose you first!

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You don’t owe the company or your coworkers anything. You come first. It sounds like it’s not the right fit long term- that’s all you need to say to anyone. You tried and just because you want the job to end, doesn’t mean you failed. All we can do is try and sort out what we want and don’t want.

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I was in a VERY similar position a few years ago and left for the contract job. Never looked back once and regretted. You got this.

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So happy for you! Thank you for the encouragement

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For additional context. I believe my mental health is affecting me as a leader and I don’t want to mislead my associates. I know I’m being hard on myself, we all have issues, but I would prefer to step down (new role is in ed tech as a recruiter) and take the weight off my shoulders. There are people who already question my competency, and don’t like I’ll be proving them “right.” Also fear burning bridges by leaving a company so soon.

Definitely do what’s best for me nd put my feelings first! But I literally can’t 🥲🥲

If is ok if it is not the right fit , do what is best for you . Life is about learning and discovering from the decisions we make . There are other opportunities where in the short run they may not seem great but in the long run payout ( salary, happiness , mental state) are all more worthwhile . Best of luck .

You know what to do.

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