LONG READS → WORKS FOR ME Issue 851 · March 3, 2021

“The Money Is the Problem!”

Will the job itself be a better fit for you? And what are your values, and will taking this job honor them?

“The Money Is the Problem!”

My dilemma? There’s a well-known business group that deals in multiple ventures looking to hire someone with my specific background and experience for an exciting position. My name was suggested by no less than four mutual acquaintances to them.

I got a call from the owners of the group last week, and was invited to a meeting. I went, mostly out of curiosity, and heard more about the offer. It sounds good. Like, really good. The job description sounds like ideal work, and, without me even asking about salary, they shared a number that made me blink. It’s double my current salary.

I assume most people’s reaction to hearing this would be: grab it!

But I’m not so comfortable.

For starters, I’m thinking Don’t fix a good thing. If I’m happy where I am, why make a change?

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