'Work-Life Balance' vs 'Salary' Trend: What's Your Pick?
I received two job offers in my early 30s. Company A offers a salary of 50 million KRW with nearly full 52-hour work weeks, while Company B offers 40 million KRW with guaranteed on-time leaving and remote work options. Both are in similar industries. In the past, I would have chosen A without hesitation, but these days work-life balance seems more important, and I'm torn. What does everyone think?
7 answers
I'd go with B. Being in your early 30s is still young, but it's not the age to ruin your health. Giving up quality of life for a 10 million won difference is something you'll regret later.
I recommend A. If you're in your early 30s with a salary of 50 million won, you can build a solid foundation, and your negotiation power will be different when changing jobs. You can still focus on work-life balance after your 40s.
I had a similar dilemma and chose B. Thanks to remote work, I've had more time for self-development. In fact, I'm making up the salary difference through side projects.
There's no right answer when it comes to work-life balance vs. salary. It probably depends on your lifestyle, like whether you're married or your housing costs. By the way, where do you currently live?
Yes. If you have early leave + remote work, it's great for maintaining exercise, hobbies, and relationships. A salary of 40 million KRW is also decent for living. Work-life balance is the real benefit.
As someone with experience at Company A, I worked there for two years and quit because my body and mind were worn out. You can make up for a salary difference later, but you can't catch up on your health.
Both have clear pros and cons. It seems important to consider how big a difference a 1000 salary gap makes in your life. Take into account your spending level and savings goals.