Comments on: how to judge compensation

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Pali Baby Furniture — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:26:48 +0000

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loan modification — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:22:20 +0000

Everything matters. I know that for years I liked to think that I was not my job ———————– this is so true

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By: Jules @ Lovely Las Vegas

Jules @ Lovely Las Vegas — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:26:08 +0000

When evaluating a job's compensation, you should also consider the benefits (insurance, vacation, onsite exercise facilities, retirement matching programs, etc.)… a slightly lower paying position may actually yield greater overall compensation when you take into consideration all those things.

But of course, the most important thing is to find work that you find fulfillment with and coworkers and bosses that you enjoy being around. As you #4 says, environment is so important!

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By: Gregory Elfrink

Gregory Elfrink — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:56:38 +0000

I agree.

The work you do in the short time we're here, is us. It is our identity. We're known as the artist, the carpenter, the accountant and so on. That is how people truly remember us the easiest.

It is important than to seek a high-paying job in a field that disallows you to separate your identity from it. When that happens, you most likely have found the profession that resonates the deepest chord in you.

That is something to be congratulated on. Most go after the $$ signs thinking the right life will follow. What they fail to see is that the right life needs to happen first, and then $$ signs will often follow them anyway.

Good post as always Steve.

PS. It turns out, network marketing is my resonating chord. Ohhh now if I was not so lazy... lol

By: Craig

Craig — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:22:50 +0000

Highest compensation could also be looked at as the biggest value. As a recent grad, I am lucky that I had college paid for me, and very appreciative of it. Now that I am working and financially independent I start to look at the value I get from my purchases, both big and small.

By: fitwallet

fitwallet — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:17:26 +0000

I had dinner with a friend the other night, and we got down to discussing our jobs. She commutes over an hour by train to a high-paying, high-stress, but extremely satisfying job. I walk 15 minutes to my low-paying, laid-back, kinda satisfying job. We're both happy with our lot. I probably make $80k less than she does (just guessing). Is it worth it? Well, I don't think I could handle that much extra stress, even if it came with a price tag. I sure could use that extra money to save up and pay down debt, but I'd rather stick to my four-day week, casual dress, and laid-back work place. It keeps me going in a way a high-stress position never could.

By: Writer's Coin

Writer's Coin — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:07:21 +0000

I'm going to say that #2 is the most important from that list. Especially for people that will chase the highest compensation no matter what. Without that balance, work will inevitable absorb your whole life and enjoying it will be nearly impossible.