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Anonymous
06/29/20 at 9:55PM UTC
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Pursue work I love, or work to support my loves and interests?

Hi FGB community, within the next week, I may receive an offer for a great position. It would involve relocating, a lower salary, leaving a supporting workplace, and a return to a career track about which I care deeply. I need some feedback on if this would be a good move, and tangentially, the cost of living in central Virginia (Lynchburg) to see if the salary will support my desired lifestyle and work/life balance. A little background: About a year ago, I left a non-profit job in museums. I liked the job and the responsibilities but the environment was toxic and there was a history of mismanagement that didn't look like it would resolve anytime soon. I moved into my first corporate position with a great employer that offers amazing benefits, competitive wages, paid overtime, tuition reimbursement, etc. There are ample advancement opportunities with the company - rare in small and medium non-profits. Environment is much more supportive and co-workers are great. But.... I just don't love the work right now. The expected offer is for a promising job at a medium non-profit but the salary will be $45,000. In my current role, with the expected overtime, I'll likely make around $60,000 this year. Pro's in Virginia: -Lower cost of living -Closer to competitive English horseback riding (my primary hobby/fitness pursuit) -Closer to more family Con's in Virginia: -2+ hours to major airport makes it difficult to travel -Small city with politics that oppose my personal position -Fewer advancement opportunities Any Virginia residents out there who can let me know if $45k will be sufficient? Any career counselors or gurus who can advise on some factors I should weigh more or less?

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Lisa Queen
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06/30/20 at 12:49AM UTC
This a tough decision! I think Jackie has a great suggestion of making your pro/con list. I have used this to help make some tough choices too. Something to consider though.... I have been working in a non-profit for the past 23 years and share all the positive points that you made above about good people, fair company, great pay, etc. and I love my job. I am now at an age that it does not make sense to pursue what would be my dream because I am so close to retirement . I will share that I do regret not pursuing this career track when I was younger and the financial loss could be made up. Life is very short so if you feel that this other job will set you back on that track towards what you love and you have time before retirement think long and hard and follow your heart. Best of luck on your dream!
Jackie Ruka
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06/30/20 at 12:26AM UTC
I Franklin plan it. Write on the left side the pros and on the right side the cons? It’s a great way to think it through and brain dump. It also helps to determine what feels good and right for you on this next chapter, clearly you seem ready for a change!?

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