Love the job. I make less then 1/3 of what I made in well-control. I am home every evening and have time to spend with the family. I was just offered a job last month "in the patch" that would be great money. I said "no" with a smile.
I have had the same offers Biggs. and I agree with the consensus, if I needed the money I would do whatever I needed to do. My original post is somewhat a matter of the "what if" factor, I do realize that sometimes people couldn't make this happen without other contributing factors. As i said I would not be able to do the job I have now that I LOVE if it were not for a loving, supporting wife who makes REALLY good money to help me do it.
Peanut, I understand what your saying; however I believe the saying "money isn't everything" really comes down to just what were talking about. Yes money is important because you do have to have it to live, I believe when I say something like that I am trying to convey the message of money is important, but it shouldn't be the biggest contributing factor in the decision. If all other factors are in place when balancing a job offer, such as can I live well on the pay, hours, time off, benefits, do I like or enjoy this type of work, ect. Then decide on which factor or factors are the most important to you and you will probably do well.
I've been on both sides....while on active duty, I didn't get paid as much as my peers in the civilian sector but I loved my job enough to stay for 22 years. Post retirement I took a contract gig making nearly $200K a year and hated it. Left after 6 months.
I think there is a happy medium...still looking for the job that pays something between those two that might only suck a little bit. LOL.
I think there is a happy medium...still looking for the job that pays something between those two that might only suck a little bit. LOL.
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Your still eating the same amount of crap, there's just more bread(benefits) to go with it.
Yep. Well, unless you happen to marry well. And then it's all about repaying the favor of not having to work at all ...
I really enjoy my current job, especially after 35 years in the energy industry doing stuff I absolutely hated. It's nice to have control and have good people around me who make my job more fun. That being said, I am really looking forward to retirement! 
I agree, love or like what you are doing ....... Why be unhappy for a few dollars more? Life is short ....... get the most out of it ....
^^^This....
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