What is more important for work? Somewhere you are passionate about what you do, or somewhere that has better benefits & work/life balance but doesn't excite you as much? Recently just left my old job (smaller firm) for better benefits (at a big firm) but wanting to go back because I am not getting as much hands on experience as I did at my old job. (architecture field)

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I work so that I can afford to pursue my hobbies. I also feel that what you desire in a role fluctuates depending on what stage of your career you're in. At my career midpoint I value compensation that reflects my education and experience, work-life balance, and at least 3 days WFH per week

Work is a means to an end for me too. I work so I can afford a nice house, so I can travel, etc. So I don't think it's worth it to me to be stuck in a job where all my time is spent working. I have had to find a balance between a good salary and WLB.

I recently made the opposite move as you. Left a big branch to a small mom & pop firm and took a pretty big pay cut to do so, but I live way below my means and am able to do so. I honestly wouldn't trade it for the world now.

Maybe you can go back in 1-2 yrs at a higher level?

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