I get to speak with people everyday about their careers, and it can be fun and challenging at the same time. When people begin to look for a job there are several factors they take into consideration such as…

1) Salary

2) Day to day activities

3) Commute

4) Work Environment

5) Stability

These are just a few, but important non the less. Now lets get down to the nitty gritty… When looking for a new job there is an expectation of salary. One needs to feel like his or her skills are being recognized. However there are situations where the work environment or technology stack may be a little better which can justify $5000 or $10,000 drop in salary.

This week we had the pleasure of working with someone who had two job offers on the table. One had a salary that was significantly more than the other. After weighing the options she took the job with the lesser salary because it was a better long term fit for career growth.

My point is this, money can be the proverbial blind fold that masks other things that can be more important. Yes, you should feel happy with what you are getting paid; but at the same time make an educated decision taking all the variables that are important to you just as seriously as the salary.