re: money is not the key to happiness

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I am at a job right now that pays well but its just something i am not passionate nor interested in. The job that i am looking for is with the state but the pay is not as much as my current job but the benefits are amazing and i will be doing something i am very passionate about.

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If the new job still allows you to be financially stable (pay bills on time, save, retirement and enjoy activities outside of work) then it's a no brainer, take the job you love.

I'm in a similar situation. If you told me you'd give me a 50% pay increase to leave where I'm at now, but the new job would be stressful, I'd turn it down in a heartbeat.

I've learned that my mental health and peace of mind away from work are more valuable than I gave it credit for.