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Sireatsalot

16 Jun 2026

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Has anyone intentionally taken a pay cut or a job with less responsibilities for better work-life balance? Did you regret it, or was it worth it? Please share your experiences.

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Debbie

15d ago

I did it and honestly no regrets, the pay cut hurt at first, but getting my evenings and weekends back made me realise the extra stress pay wasn’t really worth it.

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I.L.

20 Jun 2026

I never regret it. Your priorities in life will change, and they change together with your career path. You cannot have the best of both world, so have something that fit your current needs.

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Shirley

17 Jun 2026

I took a role with lower pay but much better work-life balance, and for me it was worth it because h...

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