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Why Salary Should Not Be the Only Career Consideration
Salary matters. For many people, income is essential. The mistake is not considering salary. The mistake is treating salary as the only criterion.
Other important factors
Working hours; location; autonomy; learning; career progression; stability; management; values; workload; health and wellbeing; meaningful contribution.
The right question
"What combination of financial and non-financial factors makes this opportunity viable for me?" A high-paying job can still be a poor long-term fit. A lower-paying opportunity can also be inappropriate if it cannot meet essential financial needs.
Better career decisions come from combining self-understanding with evidence about real opportunities.
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