To turn down a 3x salary job?

[Fressia123]

I'm really really torn. Earlier in the year I got offered a job that pays £60k. I couldn't take it as it required relocation. They just got back to me to say they're happy to offer same role, different location but within commuting distance (1 hour drive). My current job pays £21k. I love what I'm building with it but I seriously doubt it will ever get beyond £30k. So it's between loving my company/job and the £££s. I'm absolutely torn.

I wouldn't be torn for 3xsalary.

I would do it. If it doesn't work out you can always step back down, but this sounds like a once in a lifetime opportunity to step up.

Do it.

Take the job! It will unlock all sorts of other possibilities!

Do not just 'settle' because you are comfortable in your current workplace. They won't be that loyal or comfortable with you!

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Is that a genuine 1 hour journey door to door and considering any usual traffic?

I would say well worth it for the immediate pay bump. What industry is the new job? What do you think the future prospects are? Potential long term career where you could go up quite a bit further, 6 figures one day?

I couldn't hand in my notice quickly enough.

Your company would bin you without a second thought if necessary, always remember that.

Like other posters have said, you could take a step back if it doesn't work out in the future.

Also, it might open new doors for you.

It's not just the money though - it will give you more experience and unlock more opportunity.

Don't burn your bridges with your old company and leave on good terms, handover well - I left a company I was at for years. Worked in a new place for 2years and then went back to my original company on 40% more salary than I'd left on.

Will there be WFH? Or will the commute be every day?

Definitely take it

21k to 60k in a company that obviously really want you - take it!!! Take the opportunity, you'll regret it if you don't.

I would take it, an hour is not a dreadful commute and the salary increase would be life changing.

I can promise you (because I did it myself) the shift from a £20k salary to a £60k salary will open up so many opportunities for you in terms of lifestyle, housing etc that it will be worth it.

I'd also ask for some homeworking if possible - they must want you to have dropped the whole relocation issue!

You are not right in the head if you turn it down.

The older you get, the more you realise how money is important.

Take the job, FFS!

There is NOTHING to feel torn about. 100% take it.

Put the commute to solid use while you're at it and use it to learn another language or something career-advancing. You're obviously on an upward trajectory here, so lean into it.

I would absolutely take it. I took a job that was about twice my previous salary and it requires a 3 hour (each way, yes you read that right) commute 3 times a week, so 18 hours of travel a week. And I'm very glad I did. It's been a wonderful opportunity and the extra financial security is great. I cannot think why on earth you wouldn't.

They seem desperate which no offense is odd for someone on a much lower income. Is it £60k or could be up to £60k with commission?

I would take it in a heartbeat and plough the extra money into savings; you’ve not had the money before so you won’t miss it. And in a couple of years if you decide it was the wrong move, you’ll have a savings pot even if you decide to downsize your salary again. Or if you want to move on, you have the bargaining chip of “my last salary was £60k, I’m looking for something in that bracket”.

I think you've posted about your situation a few times OP, is this the Amazon job again? Absolutely take it. You get paid so little for your current responsibilities.

Is it £60k or could be up to £60k with commission?

Relevant question. But I'd still not feel very torn.

Apart from the commute, are there any other impacts of the we job? Travel way from home? More/les annual leave? Call out rota? Is it really only an hour?

I was on your long thread in Property / DIY. Bite their freaking hand off.

Id be a bit suspicupious of being offered such a huge salary jump. Look into it carefully before accepting.

£21k to £60k is a really, really big jump and presumably there is a really big difference in job role and responsibility.

Are you confident you can step up and do it well? If so, I wouldn't hesitate.

Finding another £60k job when you're on £21k will be hard. Once you're in a £60k job, finding another £60k job will not anywhere near as difficult. Take it.

as long as the new job doesn't require you to work 20 hours a day abusing small animals, then take it.