There’s an social media debate regarding a question presumably from a Gen Z worker.
The claim is that the person has 2 job opportunities: work 100% from home for $120K/year or go into the office each day for $240K. What would someone choose.
Obviously other factors come into play like growth opportunities, work responsibilities, commute time, etc. For argument’s sake, assume everything is somewhat similar and/or reasonable. We’re not talking about a 2-hr commute each way or working 100+ hours for the double salary.
Anyway, the online replies show that people feel very strongly about their answer. Some value working at home so they're cool with significantly less money. Others focus on the higher comp. I would go for the double salary because compensation is why I work. Double the money would allow me to meet my investment goals faster as well as enjoy my weekends and vacations that much more. And while I prefer to WFH, going to the office isn't a big deal to me.
What would you choose? (And if your comp is already higher, think about this in terms of doubling, or halving, your salary for changing work conditions.)