Today, I completed an interview for a fully in-person job and was essentially offered the position on the spot. I currently work in a SaaS role at a tech company that has experienced eight rounds of layoffs in the last three years. The company, owned by private equity, has a toxic culture where everyone seems unhappy. Although my job is fully remote and offers some flexibility, the workload is overwhelming with around 30 projects to manage, and I often deal with difficult customers. My current salary is $80k in Austin, but the stress and dissatisfaction are taking a toll. The new job is in the medical industry, not tech, and requires me to work in the office from 9am to 6pm with a 30-minute commute each way. The recruiter reached out to me about a month ago, and they sent an offer letter proposing a salary of $100k, along with paid overtime, a bonus, and standard benefits. I’m married and 35 years old, with plans to start a family in the next few years, so the extra income would be beneficial. However, I’m torn about giving up the remote flexibility for a job that requires me to wear business attire and commute daily. I’m weighing the pros and cons and trying to decide if the $20k difference is worth the change in lifestyle.
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