Would a 40 hour a week, 40k a year job make you happy?

[Flubber]

Originally posted by Pekka
No way. 40k for boring stuff, no chance to advance? No way.

For boring and no chance to advance, raise it to 200k a year and we'll discuss about it.

200K on the terms outlined would still not be enough for me to consider the position outlined.

My view is that the guarantee of employment is worthless since I am employable anyway.

So then it comes down to how much money would be sufficient for me to accept no raises, less vacation and a boring job.

One question . .. Can I quit in a few years if I accept this gig?

[Pekka]

Guaranteed employment is also worthless to me in these terms. To be able to change your environment is valuable, you can shop around plus do something new, keeps you going and interested.

I guess the rules woudl be you can't quit, since it would make no sense.

and 200k might be too little as well, depends what the boring task is. Is it just boring, or is it actually stupid. If it's stupid, I'd rather earn less. Then again, I'd rather earn less and be .. not bored.

[Lord Avalon]

Hmmm, less vacation, better benefits, more money. I might do it for a while, but I don't think I'd be happy.

Are you working with good people, and is there internet access?

I'd definitely do it for $200K.

[Flubber]

Originally posted by Lord Avalon
Hmmm, less vacation, better benefits, more money. I might do it for a while, but I don't think I'd be happy.

Are you working with good people, and is there internet access?

I'd definitely do it for $200K.

One more question--- Do I get fired if I just surf poly or play SMAX at work all day

[mrmitchell]

Yes - indexed to regional cost of living and inflation

[MOBIUS]

Why would I sign up for a job doing more hours for way less money and about a third of my current holidays!!? Nobody in a developed country should 'aspire' to that sort of job unless they're losers...

[Arrian]

1. No job will "make me happy."

2. No, because I already have a 40-hr/week job that pays more.

3. Even my job, which is low-stress desk-jockey work, has moments that are interesting. It's better than "boring as hell."

-Arrian

[DanS]

For $200,000, I would probably take the job for a while. A steady $200,000 per annum is very good pay, and would allow me to save up for more speculative and enjoyable endeavors.

[Arrian]

Hrm, at $200k it's a lot more appealing. Suck it up for a while and retire early...

-Arrian