Would you choose a high stress job for higher pay and better benefits or lower stress job for decent pay?

Would you choose 1) a high stress job which requires frequent OTing (past 2am) & constantly having to navigate sudden and huge changes from upper management. Industry is super fast paced and constantly active or 2) a lower stress job tt does not provide benefits (e.g. medical, dental, gym, telecomm) and lower pay ($200 lesser/mth) but still has ample room for growth albeit growth rate slower than (1), impact of contributions is greater for (2). Assume you are in your late 20s and no dependants.

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diamondhands

26 Jun 2023

Consider your age factor. If you're in your 20s-mid 30s, i would advise you to tarhan, earn the good $$, save up. Whilst you're gritting your teeth, simultaneously plan your strategy. Once you have accumulated enough $$ or have your backup plan settled, you can execute i and take the lower stress job.

No shame in the lower paying job because you're still getting paid!! Furthermore, you have room for growth and you can climb back to your salary match. Don't stress so much at work, health more important!

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Gabriel

10 Nov 2018

Undergraduate at National University of Singapore

I'll definitely go for the second option, lesser stress but does not provide benefits. Even though you're still young, constantly having to work overtime past 2am is bad for your health and also reduces your sleep, which might cause more severe illnesses in the near future. Also, it deters you from personal, social and family time. Life is short, cherish and enjoy to the fullest!

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As Df

10 Nov 2018

If impact of contribution is greater for #2, why would the growth rate be lower? You want to be know...

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