Pay cut but for the opportunity to make better work?

At a place that doesnt make book worthy work—not an acct issue, it’s an agency wide thing. Considering a role at a place that does sexier work, but id be taking like an ~8% hit. Worth it?

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Responsible caveats out of the way first given how weird the job market is right now. Does the agency have momentum? Do you have a financial cushion? Are you the main income provider for others? All things to consider.

That being said. If what you want out of your career is to make 'better work' then you should take the opportunity. We have one precious life, we shouldn't waste it on work that leaves us unfulfilled.

Appreciate the thoughtful reply! Totally on the money with that last part. I’m also thinking (assuming the industry doesn’t collapse in 5-10 years…) that better work will help w future opportunities compared to my current thing

Gotta take it if it's better work with such a small pay cut.

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