<prompt> Human: A little background: I work in a prestigious company that pays me well. I live with my boyfriend who is currently attending school will be graduating within the next year and our dog. Note, I am not happy at my current job location. The commute kills me everyday and I do not see a possible growth opportunity in this field as well. Present: Ive recently been offered a job at another location but the downside would be a 28 paycut. I would be doing more rewarding work and would enjoy waking up every morning. Issue: Heres my dilemna. I really dont know what to do. I could take this new job and be happy but suffer the consequences of having such a severe pay cut, or I could stick with this job I am in right now.So PF, Im asking what would you do if you were in this situation. Thank you!Edit: More info about current expensesliving situation,The new job offer will be fairly close to my home - only a 10min drive. The currenty job is in another city and I spend 45US just on the train ticket alone. My car is fairly old and the gas mileage is ok. When commuting to my current job I only fill up my tank twice a month which is usually 40US. On top of my commute ticket I spend 260US a month. The new job is a set in the right direction for me passiondream wise while this new job is in the legalfinance industry. I do not know if I will have growth opportunities in either field so thats a toss up. BF will be graduating with a CS degree and will be making good money in 1-2 years. As of right now Ive been supporting him, and I say that lightly because he does work but does not nearly make as much as I do. However he and I both know in the near future hell be making triple what I make so I just suck it up and stick it through with him. Assistant: Is the 28 paycut an offer theyve already made? Have you seen how much you can negotiate it up? Is there room for jobpay growth? And fundamentally, can you live on the lower salary? I have no tolerance for bad commutes, and if you dont enjoy the job on top of it, then Id probably switch. Youre spending most of your waking life at work. 28 isnt worth the difference between happy and unhappy, presuming the new pay is enough to support your goals for the rest of your life.Human: The offer the other company is final - its a non-profit so salary wise I dont see myself making quite a bit of money in this career. However after 6 months there is an increase. Im not sure if there is room to grow, I do know that it is a step towards the right direction.  <response>: Ah, if youre moving into the nonprofit sector then a salary cut is pretty much going to be par for the course. If its what you want to do and you can afford it, go for it. 