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Should I consider a pay cut?

The shifts I have been working in my current role have been draining me for the last 12-18 months. I've noticed that my work-life balance has slowly been declining and I'm starting to get to the point of being unhappy now. I like my job and it can be quite easy most days, but the shifts and management in the place are extremely tiring and questionable. I've started to look and apply for new jobs and have seen a couple that I like the look of but would be taking £10-15k pay cut with some if I am successful. I don't live on my current wage so dropping to a lower salary would still be affordable, but I'd probably have to stop doing some of the hobbies I enjoy too. Is it worth it or should I keep looking for other jobs that offer a similar salary to what I'm…


The shifts I have been working in my current role have been draining me for the last 12-18 months. I've noticed that my work-life balance has slowly been declining and I'm starting to get to the point of being unhappy now. I like my job and it can be quite easy most days, but the shifts and management in the place are extremely tiring and questionable.

I've started to look and apply for new jobs and have seen a couple that I like the look of but would be taking £10-15k pay cut with some if I am successful. I don't live on my current wage so dropping to a lower salary would still be affordable, but I'd probably have to stop doing some of the hobbies I enjoy too. Is it worth it or should I keep looking for other jobs that offer a similar salary to what I'm earning now?

I know money doesn't make you happy but it certainly makes for an easier and better way of living. Especially since bills here in England are not looking to fall any time soon.

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