Would you ever take less pay for a better lifestyle? I’m bringing in $250k, but the money is all I have. My work is my entire life. Opportunity to go to a $180k role with half the quota and a boss who actually seems like a good human being.

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I'd take the $180k. Money is replaceable—your time and peace of mind aren't.
The extra $70k isn't worth it if work is consuming your entire life.

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A $70k pay cut is a substantial chunk iof change. It depends on whether you can pay your bills (housing., car, utilities, food, etc) at the lower salary and where you are in your career path. Consider how long will you be in the role and which role can lead to a better role. Personally, I would look for a new role closer to my current salary that supports the life I want to have since we are on this earth a brief period of time.

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