I just rejected a job offer. I finally feel like I am valued and appreciated by my company.

I work as a change manager in IT for a large tech firm. I work a standard 37.5 hours a week and get paid $140,000 per year plus bonus. I should mention I have two sisters who both work in medical specialties. One is a NP and the other is an Anesthesiologists. And because of this, my parents feel like I am nothing compared to them. I bring this up because I believe it is important information to understand why I feel about my career the way I do. Also my wife and kids are very proud of my accomplishments and think I am a good provider. So it isn’t everyone. <br><br>I am very happy with my job and it’s a lot less stressful than my sisters jobs. I don’t have to deal with people dying on me or patients screaming in my face that they want more pain meds. <br><br>The other day I got a text from a recruiter. It was a private message on linkedin. I pulled my profile down during the pandemic because I wasn’t looking for a new job. I get at least 4 to 5 messages from recruiters a day looking for candidates in change management.<br><br>I decided to humor the gentleman and give him a call. <br><br>We spent about 45 minutes on the phone talking about the company and the job. It’s a very similar position to what I have now. It’s a SAAS company. <br><br>The conversation ended with him asking what it would take for me to consider the position. I said, well I make 140k now and it would take 170k for me to consider it. <br><br>He said that was above what they were thinking but he would reach out to the hiring manager. <br><br>I kind of forgot about it, I didn’t really think much would come out of it. I really do love where I work. But, the next week I get an email from him to call me. We did a quick call and he said they would be willing to offer me 170k plus a 20k signing bonus. But they needed an answer from me right away. I said I needed a couple of days to talk with my family. <br><br>I called my mom and dad to let them know about the job offer. They were not excited about it at all. They said it was so little money and I should be making much much more. My dad said if he was in my position he would be making millions working at a hedge fund or investment bank. <br><br>I talked with my wife and she thought it was a great opportunity but she also felt we were very comfortable where we were. In the end she said it was my choice. She would be happy either way. <br><br>I thought a lot about it. But I finally decided it really wasn’t worth it. I didn’t want to change jobs just for money. I like my company, my coworkers and my boss. The people are just great all around. I feel like money isn’t the only thing in life. It is just a small part of it. It’s nice to have but it isn’t everything. And I don’t want to be like my parents. <br><br>I called the recruiter and told him my decision and thanked him for the opportunity. He asked why I wasn’t going to take it. I told him I just feel like where I am at is a great place to work and money isn’t everything. He laughed and said that’s fair but you are a fool and you are leaving money on the table. I politely said it wasn’t for me. <br><br>I feel like I made the right decision. But, part of me thinks I could have been making much more.