What can be a good reason you can encourage someone to turn down a high paying job?

[Fidelia]

Everyone wants a job that pays much higher than their current jobs. I have seen people that actually have job offers that pay higher than their current jobs and they turned it down.

What is a reason that you would encourage someone to turn down a higher paying job?

 

[gwolf666]

Personally, I believe there are situations where it's worthwhile to turn down a higher-paying job if the working conditions aren't suitable or the work environment is unhealthy. For example, if a higher-paying position also involves very high stress levels, excessive hours, or a toxic work culture, it can negatively impact long-term health and well-being. Furthermore, if the job doesn't align with personal values or doesn't offer opportunities for growth, accepting the offer solely for the money can be counterproductive. I consider quality of life, work-life balance, and job satisfaction to be equally, if not more, important than salary. Sometimes, accepting a lower-paying job with better conditions can be more beneficial in terms of mental health and overall happiness.

 

[Augusta]

Your direct supervisor gives off a bad vibe. Lack of growth.
A high turnover rate. and
There's no work-life balance

 

[Kross]

If the cost of taking care of their health is quite significant, it is better to look beyond the pay and turn down the job.

 

[eLdavis]

In situations where you know the working environment is a toxic one, i think this would be a good enough reason.

 

[Min George]

If the opportunity cost for that high paying job is their mental health, they should turn it down promptly.

 

[Augusta]

If a new job offer better opportunities for advancement. Your higher paying job may be a dead end.

 

[Springtime]

When considering whether to work for a company, other than pay, you need to consider the work environment, working hours, career prospects and whether you are interested in what you will be doing.