re: Etiquette for turning down job after accepting?

What about the "total compensation package?"

I worked for my last employer in sales for 7 years, and I made a modest base salary, but pretty hefty commission. My last year with the company I made $30K in base and $90K in commission. During the last three years I was working 6-7 days a week with 60-70 hour weeks. My homelife SUCKED. Company morale sucked. Benefits sucked. It was not a healthy work environment. The only thing that job had going for it was the pay.

My current job I make $80K base plus an average yearly commission of $20K. Some years are better than others, but the overall compensation package is better with my current employer. I have better benefits, and I work on average a 40 hour week.

BUT the main thing is I am happier in my current position and my home life is better. Money isn't everything.....

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It would be about 30% more staying with my original company. Problem is, most people I know in that office have told me the money is great but most people aren't happy. I know I might be happier with the other job but damn it's tough to walk away from that kind of money.

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Don't do it for that reason then. More money will not make you overlook the red flags of the job as time goes on. Your best bet is to go with the new position and the 30% will come. Been in your situation and the money was great at first, but as time went on I remembered why I was looking elsewhere to begin with.

Good luck, but look at the aspects of the work you will be doing, the location, the managers you report to, upward mobility, strength of the companies, benefits, etc. If the new job wins in more categories forget the extra cash.


eta: Do not try to leverage your new employer to increase the wage because of the counter. If you are good the pay will come in due time.