Would you rather have a fun job for lower pay, or stressfull job for better pay?

Do the math. First, subtract the gas. Figure 4 gallons (2 each way?) ~ $11. At $88/shift (8 hrs x $11/hr = $88/shift). So $88 - $11 means you're getting $77/shift. Next, you have to count in the 2 hours commuting to your high stress job. So ten hrs @ $77 = $7.70/hr. Factor in being able to see your kids & husband at night, less stress, more energy - how much is that worth? And what does the other job pay? You are most likely better off being closer to home for a little less pay and a lot less stress.

Four months ago I quit a relatively high-paying job because I hated the atmosphere and other things that were going on. I had no desire to go there anymore. I'd been there almost eight years. A month ago, I started a job that pays less, and I will have to budget, do without some "luxuries." But I really like the work, and I like the people I'm working with. It's a smaller, more friendly company and atmosphere. Now, if I had a lot of debt or for some reason needed the extra money, it might be different. But right now, I'm happier than I've been in quite awhile, even though I'm making less money. And I'm not stressing all the time - that alone makes all the difference.

If you think you can make it on a Dollar Store salary, go for it.

But you have kids. They're going to grow up and drain your wallet as they do.

All jobs are stressful at some point, but it's not like we're all in the position to quit and do something we love that'll also put the kids through college.

wow....I make more then you...and I'm only 23...you better keep ur job Lady....people are getting let go every where.....my job recently let go over 500 people.....most of them where making 19 to 25 an hour....and most where over 35.....its hard out there for folks ur age to get a job...right now...there is someone whose ready and willing to take that job you hate ..and do it for less money....just take some time off..I'm sure you have some PTO time or vacation time.....then go back a little refreshed....

i would rather have a fun job with lower pay because the pay will increase as i stay on the job so i believe that would be the best course of action

Been there done tthat! Take it from me...I took back the lower paying job for my own health. No sence killing yourself! Paying all that money to Doctor's because you get paid better.

I shall do fun job even at a lover pay.

Better pay, I'll destress when I get home.

Edit: Ok, am I answering for YOUR situation or just my opinion on lower pay/fun vs. higher pay/stress? Why am I getting thumbs down just for stating that it's ALL work, never "fun". Fun is your personal life.

I would take a fun job over stress any day.

a fun job with lower pay isn't going to help pay my bills so i will take the stressful job with better pay anyday