Is industry, salary or title more important?

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November 3,2022 at 8:41PM UTC

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Is industry, salary or title more important?

I'm conflicted about my next role as I have a few opportunities pending. My preference would be working in an industry that I'd enjoy. On the other hand, after 25 plus years, I'd like to be commenced for my experience. I haven't been able to find a role that blends all three and actually the one that's the most lucrative (due to cost of living / market) is the lowest title with an additional bonus of providing fully remote work. While contemplating my next career, I want to select the right type of role but it's confusing.

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AnonymousNovember 3,2022 at 9:32PM UTC
It would help if you give insight into what industries, job title, etc you are referring to.
This is So that if someone is already immersed in that field they can give direct feedback. For ex, if the job involves customer service at a call center can have a significantly different response from if the industry is in a more specific or technical role like an aerospace engineer
Sophie JoernNovember 3,2022 at 10:50PM UTC
Thats a hard choice! This type of decision usually varies for each individual and often times has to do with what your personal values are. If you know what your values are, start by analyzing each opportunity and see which one aligns the best! Even if your decision doesn't work out, you can always pivot to an opportunity that is a better fit!
AnonymousNovember 4,2022 at 1:20PM UTC
For me: salary. I want to be paid what I am worth and titles can be so different at companies. Industry doesn't matter to me in my field of work.
Marquisha ThomasNovember 4,2022 at 8:21PM UTC
I think that definitely depends on the person…for me, industry because that is my very livelihood. And not necessarily title, but is the JOB I am doing rewarding, am I using my talents and treasures, and is it lucrative enough to pay the bills and take care of my family? But that is just my answer and would likely be different for every person’s situation.
AnonymousNovember 4,2022 at 10:40PM UTC
OP: I appreciate the feedback. While I want to be compensated for my experience, the highest salary is a contact role. That would involve searching again after a year but would afford saving money while working from home.
A few of the other options would require relocating so although more in my industry, the cost of relocating is a factor as well. I wish I could find the 'ideal' job where I could work in an industry that I'd enjoy for a salary that affords paying by bills while saving for the future. Title for me is more of a nice to have perk but I'd like to have the ability to take ownership of my work. To achieve that 'freedom often comes with higher-level titles.