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1350: [Part 1] Higher Salary vs. Better Benefits by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on Choosing A Career

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English - June 11, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutes - ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
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Episode 1350:
Craig Stephens delves into the dilemma of choosing between a higher salary and better benefits, drawing from his personal experience of staying with a company for 14 years due to a lucrative salary despite subpar benefits. His story highlights the hidden costs and challenges associated with poor benefits, especially as family needs grow.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.retirebeforedad.com/higher-salary-vs-better-benefits/
Quotes to ponder:
"Speaking to other employers and friends, I realized what a good benefits package looks like and should cost."
"Every year I received a salary increase. But I’ve never received a benefits increase."
"Maybe I maximized my earning potential and should have left long ago. Leaving a position for a better one can be more lucrative."
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Episode 1350:

Craig Stephens delves into the dilemma of choosing between a higher salary and better benefits, drawing from his personal experience of staying with a company for 14 years due to a lucrative salary despite subpar benefits. His story highlights the hidden costs and challenges associated with poor benefits, especially as family needs grow.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.retirebeforedad.com/higher-salary-vs-better-benefits/

Quotes to ponder:

"Speaking to other employers and friends, I realized what a good benefits package looks like and should cost."

"Every year I received a salary increase. But I’ve never received a benefits increase."

"Maybe I maximized my earning potential and should have left long ago. Leaving a position for a better one can be more lucrative."

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