Would you leave a job that you were happy with if offered one for more money?

I know money is the main reason why we get up in the morning and go to work, but put money aside for a moment ok. Think about your happiness and where you want to be. Money isn't everything. I fell into this trap where I went for a job because of the better money and I wasn't happy at all. Weigh up the pros and cons and then decide. Also how well you get on with the people you work with. You may get less money but the people you work with could be great fun, and you could get more money and the people you work with are cold and uninviting! Personally if it was me, I would go for the job which gave me the most happiness, the grass is always greener and I'm wary of stepping into the unknown! I'm sure you'll make the right choice and I for one would be interested to hear how it goes for you. Wishing you every success in whatever decision you decide to go for, I hope I've helped in some way with my thoughts on this subject.

Unfortunately I would stay where the benefits are. Typically companies with better benefits really keep their employees in mind as opposed to how can we cut costs/increase profits. And if you're happy with your current job don't gamble on one with just a bit better money.

Dont rush into anything, take the time to weigh up the pros and cons of each position, which one will leave you in a better position in 10 years time, which one will you get the most satisfaction out of, chance for promotion? do the benefits out weigh the pay rise you would be receiving? make a list of all these things and look at which one will benefit you in the long run

Am I the only one who read your post properly? Judging by what you say, you don't seem to like your current job (refused to work for the new owner). If you don't like working there, the owners probably suspect it anyways, so promotions probably are less likely to happen. I've been in the situation where I was working what the company was bought out by our competitors, who's business practices I had never liked, so I understand your dilemma. Why do I go to work? For money.. who doesn't... but at the same time you have to enjoy what you do, and who your work for. If you don't like where you work, the stress of working there can make you sick, or at least more prone to being sick. For me, I'd rather have a job I enjoy, then one I didn't. If the benefits were slightly less, but the pay was more, I considering finding medical insurance to cover the benefits you might be missing with your extra pay. At least then I'd enjoy what I'm doing.. Enough from me.. good luck with your decision :)

I would start a new business at home. I have never enjoyed being employed. I love the jobs but the better I was with it, the more my coworkers backstabbed me and the more they got away with my boss' trust. I'm not interested in employment and have my business for a year now. If I fail, I'll start another one. I don't want to be in the same situation at work again and after all they can't pay me enough for what they did anyway. The HR of the last company I worked with called several times to find out why I quit. I told him to call later but when he called I never answered. My business is going well, I can always sell and make money from it to start another one. I don't need another knive in the back.

When first time happend this situation money offer was better than the job, I asked my Dad what to do, hi said, "Money can't make you", you will sorry later on. Is always you can find a place to work you make money and your love your job too.

If you can't get the 'new' firm to offer you as good benefits as you have now then stay put .. even if the money is a little better it seems in America you pay so much for basic health care and other kinds of important things that a good benefits package is more beneficial than more money ..

hi there! well, for me it depends on the person, if you will be more practical, it will be best to accept the offer but if you are a person that gives importance to everything then you should think twice. finding a job is not only about money, put into consideration if there is growth for you in the company. the benefits that the companies provide show how they give importance to their employees, the more benefits that they provide, the more secure their employees are. is it nice working in an environment that you feel secure and happy?

I guess that its better to stay in this company itself. Benefits are more important than the money. Check whether you can earn the money offered by the new company can be earned in this company itself. If you can, then its better to stay here. Its always not good to switch companies often.

i will hold my current job

are you happy with your current job? is the better pay almost double or even half of what your getting? or atleast 30% higher from your current? if so... that suppose to cover the benefits your talking about. but make sure the company offering you a new job have an annual increase policy... in this case you will not be stuck with just the pay you have something to look forward to. HMO benefits ... you can enroll yourself on one.. if you have better pay. good luck to your decision!

How better 2-3 dollars better cuz to me then it would be worth it, but if you get real good benefits that don't eat into your paycheck real bad, and your living is pretty good and you like your job you probably should stay, and would this new job require you to move. I mean if your current job is hurting and you don't use your benefits and save reasonable so you can pay what comes your way, and take care of your self you can take the better pay. Please way all your options and do what's best for you.

If i were given that chance, i will go for it, as long as my take home salary (net salary) is worth it. I suggest you compute all the benefits and salary you get from your present company you work for, and then try to ask for more from the new company without telling them how much you really get. If that company really wants you they might give what you ask for, but if they think its too much for sure they'll try to compromise it with you.

I think you have to make a list of pro's & cons. You say the money may be better, perhaps you need to actually get them to make a firm offer then you can really way up the best option. You may need to consider a few things such as; are you happy where you are, if so why? ( list out the reasons). Have a look at what you come up with and consider what your possible new employer has to offer. Can the new employer match this? Remember that new employers may not be as flexible because you have built a good repore with your current employer. Most of all you need to be comfortable with your decision. More money dosent necessarily been better employer. All the best with your decision meshelleg

To me, doing the work that I like is more important than making more money. If this is work you like doing and can do it well and excell at it, then I would pursue the new job. You might want to look at the long run and if there will be opportunities to expand your horizons. If you are truly happy working where you are at, then stay and prosper. It comes down to your objectives in life. Will the new job satisfy those? Ask yourself where you want to be 5 or 10 years from now. Try to decide which position matches your long term goals and aspirations. If you know the direction you want to move in, then either of these positions might make sense. I think you have to decide which job best fits into your inner wants and desires.

i dont think i can ever do such a thing and i will never leave a job or profession just for the sake of money... if i like the company and job than ilwork had here and try to earn more money but not leave it and go

I think you should think about it real hard first. I mean, think a thousand, even a million times before making any decisions. Talk to your family, people that are important to you, your husband maybe, or children if they are old enough. Even your parents if you think they will be of help. If I were you, I'd weigh the pros and cons. See what I will gain and/or lose if I stay with my current job and same goes if I take the new job offer. Also I have to consider the actual work to be done. Would transferring mean lesser work load or greater work load? How much would it affect me and my current lifestyle. How much or how less work will i be putting in with this new position. Would the additional pay be worth loosing the benefits gained from my current position. Or maybe you can negotiate with the new company to be able to get some of the benefits you now enjoy. Will I be happier if I take on the new job. It will be a new challenge. A new chapter in my life. Am I willing to take it on? Of course, with this I also risk failure, so am I willing to face failure? Or I can stay with my current job, no risk of failure, no fear of loosing out, enjoying the current benefits my company offers. If you like new challenges and is up for it, and the pay will compensate for the lost of benefits you currently enjoy then I say GO FOR IT But if you're more of the stability type of person and feels better in the knowledge of security then don't take the job. Hope this helps =)

if i had dearth of money i would have left the job i was happy with and joined the one who payed me well.but in a normal situation i will never leave a job where i'm happy. its very rare to get such a job though!

Personally, I would wouldn't leave a job that I was happy at. I'm 34 and I have really only had one job that I was really happy at... the rest of my jobs have either been run the gammit from so-so to really bad. I would never take for granted a job where you are happy. I think good benefits may cancel out a higher paycheck. In the area of healthcare alone. It doesn't matter if you make more money if you are paying more for health benefits or prescriptions. Also, would your new company be as generous with 401(k) contributions.. or profit sharing contributions? The only way I would take the new job was if I was in a situation where I really needed the extra cash. If I had a hard time making rent or paying bills.. or didn't have enough to buy groceries.

Fresh off college, i immediately got a job. i didn't even have time to take a vacation/off before joining the workforce. this job paid me well and the benefits are great. unfortunately i didn't like the work, i was unhappy with the workplace and everything else. the only thing i was happy with is the pay. Then a friend from college informed me that i could try out for their company, doing what i do best, programming (i'm a bit of a geek). it was my dream job. i was happy. i got to work at home, i have my own time, i do what i do best and i am working with a friend. it was a small company and everybody knew each other. the pay i was receiving from this new job is about a quarter of what i used to get from my first job. pretty low right? after a year of dedicated work, a lot of overtime, no vacation, and work on holidays, i felt that it was time to ask for what's due. a raise. i have to make ends meet, pay my bills and save up. with what i'm currently getting, i'll be lucky if i can pay my bills. i didn't get a raise. boss gave me a whole lot of hoopla about being dedicated, loyal, hardworking, fast etc etc. but he still wouldn't give me a raise. so despite the fact that this is my dream job, i decided to go back to that 1st job (different company this time but same job description). we need to be practical, we can't all be dreamers and we can't have all that we want. but being able to make ends meet and still have some extra is better than living the dream. so as an answer to your question, if i would leave a job..., YES, i already did. I hope the decision you make will be the right one for you.