stress with more pay or stress-free with less pay?

Philippines
November 22, 2011 8:46pm CST
I have this dilemma right now. I'm working on a company for almost 7 months already and I find the salary not enough to pay my bill. I am deciding to look for another job with a better pay. However, most of those kind of jobs are very stressful and requires me to change my normal sleeping time. Di I have to give up a good job that has less stressor or this work which has more brain cells to consume?
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@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
25 Nov 11
i know some work that pays high but with little stress! i saw this in my previous company where other people are working as a horse and others getting the same pay works with less stress! =( oh well but to answer your question... for me, i would want the higher pay - i can handle the stress. it can be turned into a good and positive challenge.
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
24 Nov 11
It is really a million dollar question. I think there is a minimum threshold of money that each person needs. Once a person reaches that level, he/she can then choose on whether they want to take up additional stress for more pay. Or stick to something that is less stressful with less pay. Cheers! Ram
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
23 Nov 11
if you get high p a y8ing stressful job and end up with a heart attack the less pay but less stressful job is a lot more healthy for you. you might make up the difference on sites like mylot and mysurvey.I worked for years as a nurses aid on 3 different shifts but i was young then and it did not stress me but in my older years i worked in the local library part time on good hours and no stress. I loved the job and the crew as we were like family.
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
23 Nov 11
What is the best for you, and what is the best to keep your living and all expenses. If I were you, I won't mind to work for something will pay better though. This is what we work for. If we can't even keep up with the everyday expense, we must find a way to keep up with it. So, it won't hurt to find a better job.
• India
23 Nov 11
It totally depends on your needs. If you are not in need of money badly, I would suggest you prefer a low tension job with a fair pay. Its no use running behind money and not enjoying your life. Remember money is for living life to fullest. But Life is not just for earning a lot of money. :)