So Low

@gloryacam (5540)
Philippines
February 2, 2011 2:43am CST
Will you accept a lower paying job just to get out of a job that you absolutely hate? Between a job that you really hate which pays good, or a future job that pays better that scares you or that is soooo out of your comfort zone, which would you choose? Would you risk quitting your job even if you have no other job to jump to yet just to give your self some peace of mind?
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12 responses
14 Feb 11
When I'm still younger it's better to have no job if the one you have doesn't make you happy. But for now I don't care what kind of job is this as long as it is legal and decent. It's very hard to be unemployed... I can't help my wife. And Its hard for me to see her working alone for us.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
15 Feb 11
I guess you're right. When you're younger and with less responsibilities, it would be easier to be out of employment even for a while when you're fed up at work. There's no "mouths to feed" that need to be worried about. I guess in my case I have both youth and no-responsibilities on my side, so it would be alright for me to go for a lower paying job, or a no-job-at-all. Thanks for the response!
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
16 Feb 11
Agree. That's actually the reason I can't quit just yet. I haven't saved enough for me to be afloat even for just a month! I just hope that I get a new job, and soon. I've recently applied to two companies, and I hope I get either one.
15 Feb 11
whatever job it is just don't forget to save for the future... it will help us a lot.
@sql_cell (1427)
• Indonesia
25 Feb 11
I am a self-employed, how much salary I get, certainly not every day. Sometimes a lot, sometimes too little. When I made a little, sometimes it makes me disappointed and desperate. But I do not have the desire, to look for another job. I tried to focus with my work.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
25 Feb 11
When one is self-employed, income could go very high, but it could go very low, too. That is the risk. But, if your heart is into it, and manage your finances well, it could be very rewarding, more rewarding than when you are employed by even a big company. I hope you do well in your work!
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
5 Feb 11
This is actually something that I've done in the past. I was working as a nursing assistant at one of the local hospitals and I got to the point that I couldn't handle the politics of working with that company any more. When I got to that point, I found another job that didn't offer the same amount of pay as the hospital and also didn't offer benefits, but it was something that I knew that I would enjoy. I worked for that company until I quit working after my son was born. It was the best possible decision that I could make for me.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
5 Feb 11
Wow, good for you. I guess that for me, the only thing stopping me from doing that is my pride. I just couldn't accept that I would be offered less than what I think was my market value. I've been in a situation where I rejected an employment in a very good company because they offered less than the current. Until now, I regret that decision.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
2 Feb 11
If i were unhappy in a job, i would be willing to earn less money. Sometimes the job isn't about the money you make. I have left jobs that paid goo d money, but the job was just unsatisfying.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
I guess I will try that. Theoretically, I agree that I would opt for my satisfaction rather than a higher pay, but I haven't done that kind of decision in my life yet. Maybe I would do that if a better job will not come by soon. Thanks for the response.
• United States
3 Feb 11
For me it would have to depend on all my financial responsibilities as relieving the stress of an employer may mean additional financial burden. Although nothing is ever guaranteed that the lower paying employment will actually be that much more wonderful either. So it would be a tough decision, but one that I would have given many angle thoughts to as financial and home instability issues far out weigh employment issues.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
It is a very tedious job - weighing the options. And you're right, I wouldn't be able to say whether the lower paying job is better until I actually get there. And when I'd realize that it's not as good as I thought it would be - too late. Really tough. Thanks for the reply.
@tkonlinevn (6383)
• Vietnam
19 Feb 11
As me, we should choose a job which is paid enough for our life. Then, It shouldn't too bad.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
21 Feb 11
Well, yes, for those with families to take care of, the thing to do is stick with the job that would support the family. Thankfully for me, there's no such responsibility yet.
@TheAdvocate (2392)
• Philippines
2 Feb 11
It depends on your personal circumstances. If you have only yourself to support, then stop and think about your options. Bear in mind that your choices are not limited to the current job and the one you are contemplating on accepting. Taking a step back is an option. That is why it is always advisable to set aside some emergency funds. If that option is too uncomfortable for you, why don't you think about that next job - it may be out of your comfort zone, but so is the present. Maybe you can do your thinking there because after all, it pays higher. Why are you so uncomfortable with it? I was once in your situation. I am lucky in the sense that I only need to feed myself and I have a family that will support me if I need help. I quit my job then and refused the next one because it was more of the same thing. I wanted to refine my career but I was not sure where to go. While I was thinking, I concentrated on making money online by writing reviews. Maybe you can explore some online work that can sustain you in your period of meditation. Just a suggestion.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
I don't have a family to support, but have lots of bills to pay. So I really need the money but don't have emergency funds to support me till I get a new job. I can't rely on online working although a lot of people say they get by with online jobs, but I see it just as an augment to regular income. I've been a lot of jobs, and this time, I want a job that I could grow old in, if possible as I feel that when I do start my family, I would be very stable in terms of finances. Thanks for the response!
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
2 Feb 11
For me not but if you quit for the reason that you are not always in a harry why not it is good doing you.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
Unfortunately, I am in a hurry to change jobs because the longer I stay here the more hopeless I feel. Which is not also good, considering that I am a very emotional person. Thanks for the response.
@polaris77 (2040)
• Bacau, Romania
2 Feb 11
If I really hated my job I would eventually give it up in favour of another one with a lower salary,but which would make my life a little easier.I may loose money,but I would probably gain physical and mental health,and if I really hated my job I would probably risk being unemployed for a while to get some peace of mind.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
What's a lot of money if you get sick often because of stress, right? I guess that I would perhaps do that, too, if just to preserve my health and sanity. But, I wouldn't risk unemployment. I've been there and swore I'd never do that again as long it's within my power to avoid it. Thanks for the response!
@jhaidro (877)
• Philippines
2 Feb 11
This is hard. For sure everybody wants to have a job but doing it and hating it at the same time is something weird. But i guess that a lot of people were or are in this position. I believe that the best thing to do is weigh your options and then decide of what is best for you. If you are only working to satisfy your needs then I guess quiting wouldn't hurt but if you have a family to support then it is another story. Hating the working environment, not liking your colleagues, and low paying jobs are some of the things that are hard to come by for an employee but I guess that as long as you are good of the job expected of you, there is no reason to leave. Thing will be in places sooner or later.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
It's hard weighing options, but, we have to, right? Hmmm... Good point, I have no family depending on me, but, I'd like to be prepared when that time comes. I really hope that things will be in place soon.
@sais06 (1284)
• Philippines
2 Feb 11
I was once in your situation before and I get the circumstances of deciding immediately without thinking it much over. I resigned with my previous one and applied to another. I was hired but then again I felt worse with my new job. So it was difficult that time to go back because my previous job was better than the current one. What I can say to you is for you to find the kind of job that will make you happy. Think ahead of the possible circumstances you will face. For me it doesn't matter if it was paying low as long you have a peace of mind and you love your work. Why do you really want to get out of your job? Why do you really hate it?
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
There are a lot of reasons why I want to leave my current job. And as the days go by, a lot more reasons keep adding up. I guess that it is just pride that hinders me from taking on the lower paying job. But I would welcome the peace of mind, and the sense of worth. In my current job, I feel that what we do is worthless and I don't like that. Thanks for the response.
• Canada
2 Feb 11
I don't take risks and I hate change. I would stay at a crappy job (which is probably going to end up happening in 10 years or so). I'd rather do something I hate than be out of my comfort zone. Is there anyone else like that or am I the only weirdo?
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
Well, there are people like you who could do that. I can't. I'd die of misery, if there is such a thing. Thanks for the response.