My hubby's current job is 45min drive from home, it's about $120 in gas a week. He doesnt like what he's doing now. Long hrs, long drive no room to grow, but decent money.
His new job offer is something he wants to do,(still within the same field) maybe 10min from home, in a more positve environment, room to grow, tuituion reimbursment, but we're looking at about a $7/hr pay cut. Is it worth it?
We know God will provide for us, but we need to use some wisdom and common sense as well.
Is it worth it in the long run?
Does this make sense?
I will support my husband in what he wants to do as we make this decision...I know it may put us in a crunch, but if he's happy, I'll crunch down.Others with advice for potential $7/hr pay cut for husband's new job....?
I say, go for it. His happiness is so much more important than money. Plus he will be home more. You can cut corners by clipping coupons, baby sitting, changing your cable to attena service only ( usually about 10 bucks for 30 channels), Gas will be cheaper - That will justify about a day a week of pay cut- and also, he will probably go to a different tax bracket. I know it will be hard but sounds like you all need to pull together and do this for him right now. If he is willing to stick it out and be miserable where he is then it shows you how committed he is to you and the family and if it were me, it would show me that I need to make the changes even more. You know what to do. It is going to be hard but I give it to you for supporting him.Others with advice for potential $7/hr pay cut for husband's new job....?
It can be done if you downsize your lifestyle. If you cut out the unneccessary stuff, you can swing it. You'd be amazed at how much money you can save by not eating out every night, cutting out cable, canceling newspaper subscriptions etc etc.
So I recommend sitting down and make a list of your expenses and look at what you can cut out and see if the new salary covers all the expenses. Good luck!
I have taken several pay cuts for a better opportunity in my work life. One of several things to consider is, a $7 cut is not $7 because of reduced taxes. It may be more like a $4 or $5 cut. You may save $80 or $90 in gas, son now it's more like a $2 pay cut. Heck, that's only $80 per week less for a better quality of life.
My husband's happiness would be worth a $7 pay cut anytime!
Happiness is the key. I say go for it and keep that positive energy churning. good luck
If he will be happier, then you will be too.
The price of gas is another consideration.
Room to grow is another plus.
Good Luck
Calculate the amount of money a day. Figure out the math; assuming he works 5 days a week, he spends about 3 dollars an hour on gas then. That means he's only taking a 4/hr pay cut because of the gas he saves. Also, more time for the family (or the two of you), if he's happy, that's all that's worth it. Being happy with what you do for the rest of your life is all that matters, it's terrible to be miserable. Positive environment and room to grow, what else could you want! If financially you think you can handle that much of a cut, I'd go for it. Plus if he can grow and has a good background he'll be able to work his way up soon enough.
But do as you say; put your trust in God he'll provide for you. !
If it saves you $120 in gas a week you will be ahead, but look at your budget and see if he can afford it.
You are looking at a 90 minute drive a day, and if you only get 20 mpg, and if the new job is closer, then it may be more beneficial to take it.
mmmm....maybe make a budget and see how to make it work
he'll be happier
gain 1 hr daily from commute
save on gas, maybe car insurance, wear N tear on the car
You could cut out eating out except on special occasions like anniversary.
Cut back on groceries by becoming vegetarians and make a lot of soup: Vegetable, bean, split pea, French onion, minnestronne, lentil, etc.
Cut back on vacations - maybe every other year instead of each year. Take shorter, less expensive ones.
Joy to you!
First realize that the difference in gas could will help a bit in the loss of pay. You only need to tighten the belts a little and maybe there is the possibility of overtime to help as well. He can then take some courses to finish school or his master's and the job will pay for that. This will really be a blessing. Once he finishes then the paycheck should increase. Also, after a certain amount of time, he can go in and ask for a raise if they don't have automatic pay increases.
a person should never force themselves into working a job they dont like, even if its less money , theres just no sense in being miserable, money cant always compensate that. and in the long run 90 minutes travel a day compared to 20 , i would take the cut
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