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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I make 150k, DS also makes around 150k, we are in our late 30s and living comfortably but not extravagantly in a house we can afford with no debt beyond our mortgage, and 2 young kids in elementary school. I really enjoy my current job, great boss, interesting work, very comfortable there. I'm now a finalist for a job in another organization where my starting salary would be $220k, though my interviews lead me to believe I wouldn't enjoy the culture or work as much. Same industry, similar commute, etc. My DS thinks I should take the higher paying job for a few years just so that we can put a huge amount in the kids 529s and other savings, I'm worried I'll be sacrificing my daily happiness at work. What to do?[/quote]

Take the gig. These years are not about you or your happiness.[/quote]

What's that supposed to mean? They live comfortably below their means with no debt, so they don't need the money. I'm not sure how OP's kids will be better off if their parent spends 40+ hours a week being unhappy.[/quote]

Sorry bud, some of us have the ability to compartmentalize.
In other words, when I get home I am father not an employee of Soul Sucking Company XYZ.

Also, everyone needs money even this poster.  If there is somewhat Job Security for at least a few years and in-demand skillset with same number of hours; I would take the money.[/quote]

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