Is it worth it? Leaving steady 40hr week, $155k salaried hospital job for bio tech/pharm? Does it actually offer better work/life balance and that much increase in pay? Anticipating offer with base+standard bonus on par with current salary. Is the devil I don’t know better than the one I do know?

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I have worked in the Pharma and Biotech industry for over ten years. They are THE devil—only out for profit and could care less about the work/life balance of their employees. My advice is to stay put where you are. The grass is not always greener.

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It really depends on your work function and the company you join. Not all companies are equal. I left a public sector job for pharma 4 years ago. I make 3x my former salary, have many more options for advancement and development, and I am much happier. I have an excellent work life balance, but I have strong boundaries and a good manager/team.

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Depends on what the role is you’re going into - is it home office or field?

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What is your current work schedule and what would be the new role?

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Its a whole new animal. Depending on the role, you may end up working same long hours. Probably less stressful than dealing with patients, but stiil, the pressure is there.

I jumped from the hospital to the promotion side and have never regretted it

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