Is it foolish for me to leave a job that that pays $200,000 a year because I don't like it?
354383
You should definitely switch careers if your current job is not making you happy. It's especially true since you have no family obligations at this time - it's the best time to try something different.\n\nI made a switch from a lucrative career in consulting when I got tired of the job. I am now a writer, part-time stay-at-home Dad, and office administrator. My financial status is completely different now, but I'm glad I made the change when I did.\n\nGood luck!
642935
ACTUALY I LOVE MY JOB \nAND I DO NOT KNOW WHY hate your job IF YOU DO NOT LIKE IT THEN QUIT
439963
In the US, the job market is so bad that your boss can make you do anything he wants and get away with it.  If you don't like him, you are free to look for another job.  I suggest you don't quit until you have one for sure.
1135335
look if you absolutely hate your job then find another one.  life is too short to hate your job considering you spend 1/4 of your time there.
192857
The only advice I can give is this:  follow your heart.  It isn't all about the money.  I learned that lesson myself.  I was at a job I really liked, and to earn more money, I went to another job.  In the end, I ended up getting stressed out & being miserable at the new job, so I went back to my first, lesser paying job & have been much happier.  If you are a believer in God, you could also pray about it & ask Him to give you guidance on making your decision.  Trust me, prayer works....I've seen it!!!!  Good luck!!!
627614
I think counter offer is a bad deal for you.  One, you look elsewhere because you want a better job or more pay.  If you do found a better job, then you should go for it.  The satisfaction of a good job almost always out weight money.  But if you are doing it for more money, you should still leave.  I mean, if your current company doesn't appreciate you until you threaten to leave.  What about the next time?  Is this the only way you can ever get a raise?  You may be better off at a different company.
1098640
another job that's paying better! : ) be sure that you have the other job before leaving your job though :| also having to move to another state :P  or school.
1109245
If you find a job that pays u more and its worth leaving this one I would suggest yeah move on.Where I work is also the samething but I don't even worry I do my job take care of what I have to do and that's it.I just think about bringing the money home not the bullshit other people talk about cause they ain't got anything else to do.Good Luck!!
304692
If your employer has an ounce of compassion and decency you shouldn't!\n\nSorry for your lose!
658193
If you can find a better job fast, don't hesitate to change immediately.\n\nIf not, better play safe and work and wait until the end of the year to receive the severence pay.
10824
Don't do it!  NOTHING is worth your losing your integrity.  There are plenty of other jobs to be had out there.
1015009
Sure, just find a job that pays $200,000.00 per hour.  Work for three hours on saturday and two more on sunday.  Then quit.
947909
I am not an HR professional but have a master's in it.  (I went into law instead for some reason--don't ask me why because I can't remember anymore.)  If you want the job no matter what, you could try to ask diplomatically about the possibility of relocation expenses.  The fact that the company may be rich has no bearing on its attitude towards paying relocation costs--some will, some won't, and some will do it on a per-case basis.  Obviously, the company does not want to spend the money, but a very qualified candidate who wants the $ may beat out a marginally qualified candidate who doesn't.\n\nIf relocation costs are a deal breaker, diplomatically explain that you would not be able to join if you had to pay those costs, even though the offer sounds great.  They might consider whether it's worth taking a chance on you notwithstanding substantial relocation costs.\n\nOnly you can decide how hard to push for relo costs and whether it's a dealbreaker.  Good luck whatever you choose.
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First of all are you really ready for a change? And is money the only factor you look for in an employment opportunity.\n\nAlso, think about this: Would you truly be satisfied if you made more money?\n\nYou should really think long and hard about what you want to accomplish on a new job before you leave your present one.\n\nWhen you figure out the answers to these questions you are ready to make a change......
142288
i would try to find a better job, either more money or more job satisfaction or ideally both.  if you find something better you should get out and don't look back.
784553
I wouldn't say I love it but I like it. Actually it is the perfect job for me. If I had a choice, like endless money I would not go to work at all but do other things. But for a job mine is actually nice.  For me. It would not necessarily be fun for other people. \n\nI am in sales (software), make good money, work from a home office, have wonderful colleagues, great customers and all support I need from the company. My manager is far away and trusts me and does not micromanage.
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I don't hate my job but I don't love it either...it just pays the bills. I would like to quit to have a real career again, but I don't know when that'll happen.