Just got offered a nice job

[SilentZero]

I'd pass.

 

[Miramonti]

Not worth the lifestyle compromise imo. NYC is a pia, and once you done it for a while and had your fun, its time to move on and not look back.

 

[cerebusPu]

Originally posted by: ThePresence
Company I used to work for (left over a year ago) calls me and wants to rehire me at a much higher salary than what I made there previously. The salary they offered me is higher than what I'm making right now. But it would mean:

Commuting to NYC again (or renting in the city which is ridiculously expensive);
Getting back into corporate America;
Relying on computers for my livelihood again;
Working again for an art director whom I despise;
Working in a really high-pressure high-stress enviroment again.

I think I'm going to turn down the offer.

those two reasons are enough to turn it down.

 

[2cpuminimum]

If the increase in pay is enough to cover the cost of a new car for commuting (hybrids are designed for stop and go city traffic) then it's something to consider. Otherwise, stress is bad for your health. The art director won't live forever though.

 

[Ranger X]

It's not worth it unless they're willing to pay for relocation + help with the cost of living.

 

[cHeeZeFacTory]

I think it depends how big of a increase is it from your current job. If it's more than double what you're making now, it'll be hard to turn down. Assuming you make more than 30k/year right now.