My career has been in social work, direct care, residential program management and sales. I have always made on the lower side because of the type of work I’m committed to doing. I want to have impact and better the lives of others.
Last year I got a great offer for more money than I’ve ever made, with a bonus structure.
I’ve made more this year than I’ve ever dreamt I would. It is a healthcare company.
But the company is sucking the life out of me and I’m watching our patients deteriorate at the hands of this gross mismanagement. I’m doing the job of two people, breaking my back to improve our building and I get not even an annual eval or any kind of professional development.
I was well liked by my managers until I was caught discussing salary while trying to empower a coworker to negotiate their annual increase. I was reprimanded and the temp changed quickly for me.
So here I find myself with my dream building offering me 30k less. I would be moving into a insurance paid space that I want experience in. Closer to home. They serve the unhoused and run an almost suspiciously immaculate program.
I’m gonna say fuck it and take the leap for purpose and peace.