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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Well you're probably doing really interesting, satisfying, meaningful work, right?

A lot of jobs that pay more - finance, BigLaw, accounting, certain types of tech like coding, etc. etc. are boring AF.

Sure you make more but is it really worth it? I'd rather enjoy what I do all day for 8-10 hours then be alternately bored and stressed.[/quote]

This is so true.  Currently at a law firm making $400k with great benefits.  Seriously considering an offer for a non-profit at $190k with no benefits.  On the one hand, it seems nuts to walk away from $400k/year.  On the other hand, I'm simultaneously bored and stressed.  [/quote]

You guys crack me up. So you think all of us not making big bucks have super meaningful jobs that are so satisfying? And that's why the jobs are not paying much?
You think your 400K job is too stressful to be worth it, then come and try a stressful 80k job. And your option for a 190k with no benefits is not really low paying. So take it if you like the job. You're still making good money.[/quote]

PP here.  Not at all, on either front.  I am tremendously fortunate to have the option of choosing between two high-paying jobs.  I have also had very stressful $60k jobs, so I realize that stress and money are not correlated.  I also personally know the stress of not making enough money to pay my basic bills--I have been there and I don't plan to go back.  But, let's be real; this thread is not about housecleaners, fast food workers, day laborers, and such.  The vast majority of the comments are from educated people with professional jobs who feel they have low salaries.  I was responding specifically to a comment about the drudgery of certain high pay/high hours/high stress jobs.  I probably should have left it alone, though.  And, I do realize in retrospect that commenting on this thread at all, given my situation, is entitled and insensitive.  So, I apologize.[/quote]

Your response is so thoughtful and polite I almost don’t know how to feel (NP here). I am also former biglaw who made the move to an NGO. Do it - you seem like someone who would fit the culture. I personally am way happier now.[/quote]

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