steve - I agree with you and see what you are saying. It is not ONLY about salary but salary is very important. I choose to live in a rural area, I choose a flexible work schedule and I also choose to work less than I could so I would have time to raise my 3 kids. I earn enough to accomplish the goals of my life which is having a nice life and enjoyable career and an enjoyable home life and time to pursue my hobbies, etc. I could choose to maximize my income if I were willing to move, to relocate and to work a much higher stress, faster paced job and lifestyle but I like being "small town".
So, I guess I am trying to say is to pursue the job and lifestyle you are looking for. I do not want a fast paced lifestyle and I don't want to spend my life "on the job". My job is to enable me to live my life, not the other way around. But, for the time I put in I also will look for opportunities to maximize my income as well and am not afraid to ask for more money if the time and conditions are right.
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