AIBU to pull out of an interview for a job which offers more money?

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I have a job interview soon for a role that is more strategic and pays about £7k more a year. I applied mostly because of extra money. But the topic itself doesn’t interest me at all and it’s a comms role. That worries me I’ll get bored.

I’ve been in my current role 9 years, lovely team, exciting work and flexibility.

im thinking of pulling out, and I know it’s flexible there too.

im just not excited. Is it worth going for for the extra money

Depends if you need the extra money really. If not then stick with what makes you happy!

I’d attend the interview, you may connect well with the people and decide that it could be a good fit after all. You’re not losing anything by going- if you’re not interested, you’ll stay where you are.

Go to the interview. The jobs usually contain more than what is said in the ad.

You haven’t got much to lose by going to the interview and potentially a lot to gain. I would go and try to find out more. You might be pleasantly surprised.

Go to the interview and see what the job involves. You don't have to take it if they offer it, but it doesn't interest you. An interview is a two-way process, for you to find out about the company and the role and for them to see if you might be a good fit.

A few things to think about ...

Is it 7K more before or after tax and what tax band are you in. How much more will it actually mean in practice each month. (£7k gross is about 340 more a month for a higher rate tax payer factoring in NI and 40% tax, not factoring in pension).

And will the new role incur any new costs to you in terms of travel, childcare etc.

Are there any other benefits you will be gaining/losing. How do the pension contributions compare?

I'd factor those in too when making the decision.

But being happy and enjoying your role is worth a lot!

On the flip side, is there are reason you applied to the job in the first place if you are completely happy where you are now?

Not unreasonable at all so long as you give them sufficient notice

Could you do it for a short time and use it as a spring board to build experience for your next role?

People like you annoy me