Changing Jobs?

[Haudlady]

I left a stressful job in banking to a job at a non-profit. My pay (and benefits ) went down. I certainly have moments of regret about the "losses," but I am much more relaxed... and I have time to do fun things like ride my bike and my horses! So...

If I may... I think your tag-line says it all...

It's only worth it if you're having fun.

[Pax]

Unless you plan on spending a lifetime in your current career any job change will most likely result in some loss of income. The question then...is this the right time and the right job to make a switch? If so, leap and enjoy.

[GLC1968]

I too left a good career to go back to school full time while working part time. The change in my financial situation was astronomical! Now I'm in a brand new career and I'm 100% happier with my life. (and I'm also finally making more than I could have on my other career path).

If the career change is one you want to make, then it's 100% worth it.

In fact, it's very tough to make a major career change and not see some initial loss of compensation. If the new path is correct for you, the money will come (or other rewards will make up for the lower pay).

[Hub]

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If I may... I think your tag-line says it all...

It's only worth it if you're having fun.

What Haudlady said . .. .