What would you do?

[FnG]magnolia · 3 Apr 2012 at 11:20

Let's assume that you earn a wage.

Let's further assume that an additional [amount] a quarter would be A Good Thing.

The offer is to leave what you love to do versus something which you're really, really good at.

No, don't do any INB4 A THING, I can't be bothered, not tonight guys.

I should do this, shouldn't I?

antijoke · 3 Apr 2012 at 11:21

Pancake.

4T5 · 3 Apr 2012 at 11:22

Depends what you'd have to do & how bad it is, 20k is a lot of money for some things but not enough for others.

Nimdok · 3 Apr 2012 at 11:22

Do you enjoy doing what you're really, really good at?

Smoking Man · 3 Apr 2012 at 11:23

How much do you love what you are doing?

antijoke · 3 Apr 2012 at 11:24

On a serious note, I would do the thing I was really, really good at, and take the extra money.

The Funktopus · 3 Apr 2012 at 11:25

Do you even like what you're really, really good at in any capacity?

Freefaller · 3 Apr 2012 at 11:25

So you're good at this thing which would mean an extra 80k a year, do you HATE this task that you're good at, or just really love what you're doing?

Which is more important to you? Earning a decent wage, or enjoying work. Do you currently have enough money to keep you and your family happy? Will this extra money be life changing?

Personally, I'd be tempted to do it for a year or two, as unless I hated it the extra cash would be good. However, if it was an odious task/daily grind, then I'd forget about it and keep at it. However, I'd also consider my personal life and financial situation before making the decision. I'm not THAT driven by money, so it's hard to know what to say.

Lukewhitworth · 3 Apr 2012 at 11:28

More money, then when you retire on a fat sum, you can enjoy your life doing sweet f a

[FnG]magnolia · 3 Apr 2012 at 11:29

Nimdok said:
Do you enjoy doing what you're really, really good at?

Yes, I enjoy it. I love it.

e : ah, I'm slow ...

freefaller said:
So you're good at this thing which would mean an extra 80k a year, do you HATE this task that you're good at, or just really love what you're doing?

It's not a task, it's a role change, a significant one. I love what I'm doing but I'm probably better suited to this new opportunity in terms of longer terms plans.

Which is more important to you? Earning a decent wage, or enjoying work. Do you currently have enough money to keep you and your family happy? Will this extra money be life changing?

I earn a good wage and my family is happy. The money would not be life changing but would be a plus.

Dunks · 3 Apr 2012 at 11:32

Well then it's a no brainer.

A) Do something you love, less money.
B) Do something you love, more money.

What's the problem here?

Salsa · 3 Apr 2012 at 11:32

[FnG]magnolia;21607824 said:
Yes, I enjoy it. I love it.

Then surely it is a no brainer... :confused:

P.S. A magnolia thread without a :mad:

in it! What the deuce!! :eek:

!!

/Salsa

TJM · 3 Apr 2012 at 11:33

Is there something in particular that you would do with the money? How important is earning money to you?

If the answers are 'No' and 'Not very', I'd stick with what you love. Taking a pay cut and adjusting your lifestyle accordingly can be quite difficult; some of my mates have been in horrible jobs for years because they want the dosh.

kilohawk · 3 Apr 2012 at 11:33

So, if you're really, really good at it - and you love doing it - and you earn 80000 more per year?

Whats the question again?

Jono8 · 3 Apr 2012 at 11:34

[FnG]magnolia;21607824 said:
Yes, I enjoy it. I love it.

What?

So you love doing the thing that will eanr you 80k more as well? Or do you love doing what you are doing now more.

MrViper · 3 Apr 2012 at 11:34

is the job fapping ?

Skidder · 3 Apr 2012 at 11:34

You're in procurement or something aren't you? If I've remembered that correctly is that the thing you are good at or thing you love?

Freefaller · 3 Apr 2012 at 11:41

Sounds like an easy decision to make. Go for the other job. You can end up enjoying it or making it your own anyway, and for an extra 80k - definitely doesn't sound as though it'll be a stressful decision.

[FnG]magnolia · 3 Apr 2012 at 11:47

Jono8 said:
What?

So you love doing the thing that will eanr you 80k more as well? Or do you love doing what you are doing now more.

Sorry, my OP was vague. I've got a lot of things on my mind. I love what I do but I could bring something to this new role.

MrViper said:
is the job fapping ?

I wish it was.

Skidder said:
You're in procurement or something aren't you? If I've remembered that correctly is that the thing you are good at or thing you love?

I'm in procurement, yes.

[FnG]magnolia · 3 Apr 2012 at 12:15

New role accepted, just in case anyone wants closure (you don't and shouldn't).

I know that I knock the forums sometimes but even after I'd talked at length about this with my wife and daughter, I still wanted to get your ideas. Odd, huh?