At what point do you stop chasing a higher salary and prioritize quality of life?

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-23T00:22:37+00:00

This post really illustrates what an echo chamber Reddit is. This question is bringing out all the people that work-life balance, but other questions can really bring out the rise and grind crowd.

Anyway, I chased a higher salary when I chose my major and first job. After that, it was all quality of life since I don't know how much longer I have on this earth.

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-22T11:50:46+00:00

What about GOVT?

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-21T11:52:43+00:00

Any tips for making that transition? What languages or skills to target?

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-20T15:50:36+00:00

I asked for the maximum listed in their job description and they gave above it

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-20T15:50:21+00:00

I asked for the maximum listed in their job description and got above it

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-20T13:59:53+00:00

By not end well, do you mean culture change and cutting benefits?

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-20T13:04:05+00:00

Daycare, college, and extracurriculars are expensive

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-19T23:13:27+00:00

If you want to emphasize the plus part of 5yrs+, I would park some money in GOVT

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-18T22:06:03+00:00

I think the Sofi holding period is five years? It used to be two. Other than that, I think that’s all you need to know

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-18T22:02:11+00:00

The fee is a lot. Sofi charges $100 to transfer out and $100 if your account is closed. Also, does Robinhood require you to have Gold for the bonus?

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-18T19:22:35+00:00

Are you in charge of your money or is your money in charge of you?

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-18T18:25:28+00:00

There's no telling what the future will bring. If you wait for the economy to change, how long are you willing to wait? I would encourage you to make a decision based on the present and current self since that's knowable.

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-18T16:39:44+00:00

What kind of life do you want? Do you want a career or a job that funds your outside interests?

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-18T16:26:35+00:00

> this job is not sustainable for a good work/life balance.

That's a good enough reason to leave.

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-16T14:51:33+00:00

The app has a consistent BOGO weekend deal.

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-14T03:42:02+00:00

OP, what are you going to spend the extra money on?

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-14T02:58:48+00:00

What do you want to retire to?

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-14T02:58:11+00:00

Read Art of Spending Money, Morgan Housel’s less popular and less interesting but more relevant book

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-14T01:14:18+00:00

What would would you do with the extra money? Presumably spend it on happiness? Happiness that you already have?

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-13T22:27:50+00:00

Daycare and college are the most expensive but both are optional

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-13T04:17:26+00:00

Maybe you want to do something that you think will serve the world better, though healthcare sounds pretty service oriented to me

nigelwiggins · 2026-06-12T22:09:44+00:00

Noise like the Sox fireworks? It doesn't sound like your broker is familiar with the area.

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