<prompt> Human: A while ago I posted seeking advice on whether I should take job offer to go public. I accepted the offer this morning but have been sulking all day. I really need some affirmation. 29FITLos Angeles, CA6 years of experience Current job: private, small company, opportunities to grow skill sets, little room for growth. Strong office politics, Toxic middle management, was promised a promotion to senior when I switched dept with many added responsibilities-that was 1 year and 3 months ago. Manager is vouching for my promotion but pending director to discuss with VP next month. 2 remote days a month. Good benefits. 33 mile commute. New job: with the government, same title, only making 2000 more than current job, off every Friday, pensionretirement benefits. 16 mile commute. Health stipends amounting to extra 240 cashmonth. Defined career path but need to take exams for promotions. The reason Im really bummed is because during the interview process, the managers were all really impressed by my skill sets and offered to place me at a higher salary than the one published-only if I can provide pay stubs which is unheard of for public. The issue is current job is underpaying me by so much that my pay is below the new jobs lowest salary range which is published on their job listing. Even after negotiating for weeks with the hiring manager they will not budge after I have submitted my below average pay stubs. Today we spoke and they want me to give them a decision. So I said yes. Dear Reddit Gods, did I make the right decision?EDIT: the new position only requires 1 year of relevant experience niche field. I have 6.5 years. Hence the reason I feel like I sold myself short.  <response>: Great decision I say. Time is money. Getting every Friday off ?? Less commute?? Thats very amazing. 