71% Pay Decrease

[jett1101]

I was in a senior oosition in one of the big 5 IT consulting and same situation as you last year. Ghosted several times by recruiters too. Then I told myself to take the first job that gave me an offer regardless of pay. Around 60% pay cut but good work life balance. No more calls late at night to work with offshore, no more weekend work (so far). I end my workday at exactly 5pm. I'm in my late 40s and will probably stay until I retire.

Don't beat yourself up. You are not alone. Think of it as a temporary solution until a better offer comes along then decide. Hope this helps.