Re:Ask HN: How to reset expectations with a lower paying job
by pknomad on Wednesday March 16, 2022 @01:47AM
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I did a similar thing. I burned out hard at Peloton and left back in November to join a hybrid private/state/federal entity. I get paid 30K less but I do make up for it with MUCH better work life balance.
I'd say look inside and see how this new job might be better aligned with your core values? I got tired of the rat race (always chasing higher comp, bonus, etc) and sick of the scrappy work attitude of startups and wanted to find a place that will let me focus on ME and not on the company. That usually makes me feel better. You can always join another higher paying job (including FAANG down the road).
Let me know if you'd like to chat. At the very least I can just be an ear for you to voice out your thoughts out loud.
I'd say look inside and see how this new job might be better aligned with your core values? I got tired of the rat race (always chasing higher comp, bonus, etc) and sick of the scrappy work attitude of startups and wanted to find a place that will let me focus on ME and not on the company. That usually makes me feel better. You can always join another higher paying job (including FAANG down the road).
Let me know if you'd like to chat. At the very least I can just be an ear for you to voice out your thoughts out loud.
Cheers.