I worked six years in a retail environment then worked almost two years at a storage facility. An acquaintance recommended me when his company opened a call center and I got hired. It was $4 more an hour and it was entry level versus management. (My last two jobs had been in management.)
I actually liked my storage facility job but $4 more an hour changed my life. I worked weekdays only. At my management job, I was paying rent late every month and selling belongings to make ends meet. I liked my manager, I liked the way they treated employees.
But I really couldn't believe it when i got asked “is the only reason you're leaving for the better pay?”
The only reason I work is for the pay. Yes, I'm leaving for the better pay.
“Well, we'd like to promote you eventually.” (I had already been promoted and I got a $1/hr raise for it.)
I Don't want more responsibility for more money. I want the entry level job for more money.
(I've since been promoted so I'm now making $6 more an hour than I was at the last job.)