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.

[BarbaraofSeville]

Cross posted with the post about previously being in a high paying job. If this is something you're experienced in OP, it's a different question, but I'd still think carefully if you have doubts. Have you worked nights before?

[blowinahoolie]

Working nights? No thanks.

[PerveenMistry]

@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 would take that job in a heartbeat. You can live as you do now (financially), save a ton and lay the foundation for more flexibility & security in future.

[lioncitygirl]

21k to 60k? No question. Take it.

[VinylDetective]

Who the hell reported my post? And why was it deleted?!

All I said was take it, ffs!

[oakleaffy]

Money talks, bullshit pay walks.
No contest.

[notapizzaeater]

Even if your current employer gives you the step up (not guaranteed ) they are unlikely to offer much more than you are on, and def not almost trebling your salary.

I'd go, see if you like it, if you do stay, if you don't it's fab on your cv. The likelihood of them going bust is zero .....

[SimplySusanna]

Considering they're mostly known for badly paid warehouse jobs and probably self-employed drivers, they might be very happy

Amazon warehouse staff are anything but badly paid, for what it is.

Dh has recently started at one. No interview - he applied on a Tuesday and started on the Saturday. Zero actual skill required, although it is hard work - very physical and repetitive.

He's bringing home £800-£900 a week, net, for 60 hours. For a job almost anyone could just walk into. Temporary contract but as far as he understands, they keep a decent amount of staff until June - the ones who work their arses off when they're manic in the run up to Xmas I imagine.

I actual like Amazon a whole lot more now I realise that they actually do pay a decent wage to the lowest rung!

[Queenofthemadouse]

Ime you only regret the things you don't do.

Take the job. Tell your current employer that you're really sorry, you love the job here but you've been offered a role that you can't turn down. Tell them that you enjoyed working there and maybe in the future if there was an opportunity you could talk again.

A job doesn't need to be right forever. It just needs to be right for right now.

If you get there and it's not for you, even if you don't make it past 6 months, it's 6 months experience that you'll never forget and will take with you.

Take the job! Congratulations!

[notdaddycool]

The same as many say, if you are on a £60k job with the title and responsibilities you can easily get something else £50-70k in a year or two if it's not quite right. It took me 20 years to make that salary jump and life is so much easier when you don't have to worry about bills and can save a bit. Money isn't the key to happiness, but it is a big help.

[DuckbilledSplatterPuff]

You might really need this money in the future and also will have a big boost to your pension, can save for kids uni etc. Crazy not to take it.

Also you've given out a lot of personal information and details onthis thread, it would probably be a good idea to ask MN to take it down Good luck

[1111Cleopatra]

Its always better to regret the things you did, than the things you didn't do!

[confusednotcom]

Salary is a weird thing; if you're valued at £60k by this new company, then even if you don't stay too long, you will probably get another salary hike at the next place. It's a shame if you really like your current role but, especially in this climate, I'd be focusing on the bottom line.

[Eckhart]

Unless it will do you harm (like ridiculous levels of stress or something), take it. Nothing's forever. Aim to have a 'life review' in a year or two. Leave if you want to.

Congratulations!

[sansou]

We’ve relocated completely for less of a pay rise on 3 occasions in the last 15 years involving house sale/renting/house purchase and with kids/schools stress added to the mix for the last move.

Career progression if you’re ambitious and want it will inevitably require geographical mobility if you want to make the most of the opportunities you apply for/come your way. It’s not for everyone and it is a risk since obviously, there is a possibility that it doesn’t turn out the way you want. Regardless, take it and stick it out for at least 2 yrs - it might be a baptism of fire but it’ll be an opportunity to expand your skillset.

An hour’s commute one way is fine - that’s our limit when we are house hunting. Plus, you can negotiate relocation expenses - £8k is tax free. You can also negotiate a housing allowance (for rent) for 6/12mths or longer depending how strong your position is. (Anything above the £8k is taxable though).

Congratulations! It’s a no brainer. Fortune favours the brave!

[Ironingontheceiling]

What does your partner think?

[cyclingmad]

Same shite different door is best advice someone told me once. And so true you can take same shite at 20k and at 60k only difference is different company or different department

[silverbubbles]

Think back to why you originally interviewed for the first job?
if current job so amazing you would not have done this.
Accept the new job and stop being indecisive.

[Coughsyrupsucks]

If your going to Amazon it’s not just the salary there will be bonuses, hefty pension contributions and maybe shares depending on your role. Work all that into your numbers as well. As someone who used to earn 20k and went to a 60k I wouldn’t think twice about doing it again.

[Faultymain5]

You would be unreasonable to turn it down. Hope that helps.

[duffeldaisy]

"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”."

This.
While you will be taxed more on the extra levels of income, 3x salary is more than that in terms of how you live. If you're paying your mortgage/rent/bills etc with the first third of that anyway, then the other two thirds you won't be, so will be able to save loads.
Even if you hated it and stayed just for a couple of years, then you'll have a savings pot at the end of it to give you real options.

[CorianderQueen]

An hour is nothing. I commute 50 mins for my 28k job. I'd skip there for £60k

[WhySoSensitive]

Id do it.
Even for 1/2 years, save what I could. If I hated it I’d step down, if I loved it... bonus!

[NewbieManager]

@rainkeepsfallingdown

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.

This and various comments above - it’s a huge jump so the opportunity may not come again easily

[Redcrayons]

That’s a life changing salary. Even with extra commuting costs, it’s still a big chunk left over at the end of month. You could save the extra so if it doesn’t work you’ve got a nice little buffer.

Plus, with the economy going the way it is, Amazon is very well positioned to ride out any storm.
Triple salary for a stable multinational is a no brainer for me. Id go for half that amount.