I'm a Lab Manager in a medical group lab.

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September 30,2022 at 12:53PM UTC

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I'm a Lab Manager in a medical group lab. Getting tired of 24-hour on call and personnel/staffing issues. Interviewed for a Federal Government job as a Lab technologist with about 20% decrease of pay. Worth it?

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AnonymousSeptember 30,2022 at 2:48PM UTC
I'd factor in other things like benefit/bonus packages, etc. The grass is not always greener, and I'm not one to want to take a job with a pay cut.
tamara hurwitzSeptember 30,2022 at 2:55PM UTC
Certainly money isn't the only important factor in finding a job that gives you satisfaction. Think about what you prioritize. If it's peace and you want to be able to leave a 5 everyday and be able to shut off mentally, it might be the right thing for you.
AnonymousSeptember 30,2022 at 3:06PM UTC
It depends on you, your career goals, personal priorities and your finances.
This is not a one answer fits question.
Joanne RosenSeptember 30,2022 at 3:29PM UTC
You could put your phone on DND once you are off the clock. They can leave a message that you can answer during work hours.
Try that first. Maybe you have simply allowed them to do this.
AnonymousSeptember 30,2022 at 5:43PM UTC
Depends on what you want.
In my experience, it was worth taking a small cut (not 20%) to move to a position that had a better work/life balance.