to take a job purely based on salary...

[Jewels234]

I have been gently looking at other jobs, due to ongoing redundancies where I work.

Today I was offered a role in a slightly different industry, which would double my already healthy salary.

Trouble is, this company has a reputation for being ridiculously tough, a lot of people leave after only a year. It would be leaving my nice, relatively relaxed job, for a huge risk. Also, with redundancies, if it went wrong, the likelihood is I couldn't go back.

AIBU to take the hard choice purely because of the salary?

Yes, unless you think you are made of tough enough stuff (that rhymes to not leave after a year or so. Only do this if you intend to be there eithe long term or until a job of equal salary comes up. Otherwise you should just stay where you are and look for other jobs.

Hmm I suppose firstly if you stay at your current job what are the chances of getting made redundant anyway?

Assuming you would be, I suppose you could go for the new job working on the assumption that you'd only be there whilst looking for a third job if you see what I mean.

It might turn out that you're suited to the new job and end up staying there for a long time.

Do you know what the down sides are to the new job? There must be a reason nobody lasts. Whatever the problem is really think about whether it is worth possibly making your life a bit miserable in return for the extra cash.

We spend so much of our time at work if you can avoid doing something that makes you miserable that's probably for the best.

If the money is a lot more might balance up the extra stress as you will pay for cleaning, gardening etc, take taxis if late, have fab weekends, more choices.
But it depends how stressful the new job is.

Why do they leave after a year?

I would definitely take a job based on salary alone but that's because I've no experience of working in a job I find challenging or that I enjoy so salary is my only motivator - if I'm going to be bored to death I want as much money as I can get for it.

I have done this a lot in the past - even if you only last a year, you will gain so much professional kudos for being able to do so, and be able to leverage that new salary when you look for something better.

In my case it has meant that I've doubled my rate in two years and am now able to move to a role that has a much improved work-life balance at that increased rate, as I have been able to demonstrate that in a competitive market other firms think that I'm worth that amount.

So, it would mean really working your guts out for a short period, for better benefits in the future.

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Be aware that the rest of life does sometimes take a bit of a back seat when you do this, you'll have to be great at juggling for a period but also that these types of firms expect a higher turnover and burn out rate so if you move on in a year or 18 months it won't be the end of the world.

The good thing about a high salary is you can take that with you when you are job hunting. As said, use this job as a jumping point for your third job and you have a good position to command a good salary.

Yes. That's huge increase and even if you have to move on, will have boosted your earning power. And there are ongoing redundancies where you are.

I would weigh up how much you might get in redundancy, the likelihood of redundancy and how much you like your current job eg if you'd be moving on anyway soon. It sounds like a good opportunity, I've moved sectors for a good pay rise and as others have said it positions you for the next step up too. Moving sectors is good, it means you can demonstrate you can work in different environments and expands the number of jobs you can go for. I'd be tempted to take it, but keep the extra money in the bank so you have security to tide you over if you do decide you hate it. What another aspects are there, again when I moved the deciding factor for me was it was much nearer home, a really easy commute when my DD was at nursery which was helpful. Finally do you trust the people who say its tough? You might find it works for you ! Different teams in the same workplace can be quite different. What did you think of the manager /atmosphere when you were interviewed. Good luck!

If you want the big bucks, chances are they will want a lot of blood, sweat and tears for it. If you go in with that in mind, then you will be OK. Work on your professional network as it will be a good safety net should you want to move on. It's always easier to get a job if you have a job, it will give you a leg up on the salary scale, I'd say if there was any hint of redundancy with your current employer that could be financially advantageous then take it and jump ship.

Be cautious. I did it last year. The company has a reputation but the salary seemed to make it doable. It was hideous,I hated it with a passion. I resigned after 2 months & have now been out of work for 9 months. I never thought this would happen to me. I've not been successful for jobs offering half my old salary. Better the devil you know.

I did this and hated it. Ended up being made redundant from higher paid job anyway after a couple of years. Yes, the money was good while it lasted but the demands on my time, the impact on my family life and loved ones, the extra stress and the backstabbing / gameplaying / office politics was hell on toast. I'm now back in a less high-powered and much less well-paid job, albeit still a managerial position so challenging enough to keep my brain occupied, and while it's more of a scrape to make ends meet financially, I'm 1000 x happier.