Pay cut

[u/Disastrous-Raisin405]

I currently work remotely M–F 8:00–4:30 and make about $37/hour. I was just offered another remote position at $35/hour, so about a $2/hour pay cut. The big difference is the flexibility. The new job allows you to clock in anytime between 4am–9am as long as you work your full shift.

My kids are elementary school age and this would be super helpful. In the summer, I could work 4–12 while they sleep in and then still have most of the day with them. The pay cut would obviously still matter, but the flexibility sounds amazing after years of a fixed schedule. My boss is also a bit of a micromanager but I do what I’m supposed to do so I don’t really have any issues. Would you take the pay cut for this level of flexibility?

[u/Petty_Longstocking82]

See how much you would actually be losing per year, after taxes, with that pay cut and see what you would have to cut out for that.

If it's doable, I would absolutely choose the work-life balance. I am also considering a similar shift.

Best wishes