Yup, it is a tough call and everyone has a different situation.
I do commute from Long Island to Manhattan, not entirely by choice. The company was on Long Island, company sold and the new people moved us to Manhattan. I figured ok, I would give it a try. Well I am here 8 years now and hate it. Although all I am only doing is admin work.
For "me" I know organizational changes will come sooner or later and that will be my time to leave and maybe get some kind of job on Long Island. My commute makes a 7.5 hour day into an 11 hour day. Although because I start early I am home by 5 so I guess I am one of the "lucky ones"?
I guess you have to weigh the pros and cons of your situation.
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03-17-2005, 07:47 AM #1
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03-17-2005, 07:57 AM #2
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I vote for quality of life over the ideal job. One idea is to relocate so you can have both. That is what we did 15 years ago with no regrets.
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03-17-2005, 08:07 AM #3
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MM, like everyone else, it really does depend on what your goals are and this can be tough, but if you break it down, it may not be too bad.
1) What are your long term goals? Retire early? Just be comfortable? Be fit? etc. What are their priorities? i.e. What is more important? To be comfortable or retire early?
2) Based on those long term goals, what mid-term goals do you need to accomplish to meet those long term goals? Make more money? Get in more riding? What are their priorities?
3) What short term goals do you need to meet in order to make your mid-term goals? Once again, what are their priorities?
Now that you have your goals and their respective priorities, which of the two positions make more sense? That would be the way to go.
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03-17-2005, 08:34 AM #4
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The way I would look at it is, which would make me happier and cause the least stress. I worked before I moved up here and I kept taking on new clients, the money was nice but the stress of working so hard and having less time for myself began to tell on me. I'm not saying it would be the same for you, but I reckon your health and happiness are what's most important in the long run.
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