What would you choose at this point in your life and why? Industry role, low 6 figures, easy schedule, no clear path to promotion and low yearly raises in non-promo years or PA role mid 6 figures with clear path to higher salary, but 50-60 hours year round?

Not necessarily asking for advice, just looking to chat with people and get their perspective.

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First option. I have two young kids, LCOL, and low 6 figures is comfortable. Life is so crazy right now, and at 50-60 hour weeks year-round, the extra money wouldn’t make up for the loss of sanity, additional stress, etc.

Just because you would pick option 1 now doesn’t mean you have to stay there 5 years down the road. Build good relationships, build up your resume, and make another jump when life settles down and you’re ready for more challenge and more money.

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I should add, I already have 8 years PA experience.

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I choose option 1 and work on my own business, easily get to mid 6 figure and still work less than 40 hours.

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First option. Currently on partner track in PA. Planning on exiting for industry and taking a big lifetime pay cut to have a better work life balance (have 2 young kids).

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Respect that a lot. Thanks for your input! And caring about your kiddos enough to make that jump.

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I am in the low 6. I can easily get back on the grind for higher income whenever I feel inclined to job hop again. But I’m stable and have mentally healed from the beating work gave me before

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They can give me less money, no promotion track, but they can’t take away talent lol. Just not ready to sell my blood and get back on “the grind” again

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When you say low 6 figures, is that low as in just over $100k or low as in closer to $100k than $1,000,000?

Good question! I meant it in the barely breaking 6 figures sense. My current salary and that of everyone I know is within the range. Didn’t even cross my mind the other way (200-500)

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