<prompt> Human: I have a possible opportunity that would take me from 77kyear to 100kyear. The trouble Im having with this decision is the commute and additional hours Id be working. Currently, I have a 5 minute bike 12 a mile commute, and work a standard 40 hour week. Rarely do we work much overtime. The new position would require a roughly 20-30 minute commute each way, as well as some longer hours, being on a new job and all. Id estimate theyd expect me to work 50-60 hours per week at the new gig. With the commute and additional hours being taken into consideration, Id me making roughly the same hourly wage if you broke it down to dollars per hour over a 50 week work year. Granted, Id be working more hours at the new rate, but if the hourly wage is nearly even, is it worth it to take this new job? edit: I should add that Ive been at my current job for over 3 years, and am quite comfortable and happy here. The new opportunity presented itself via a recruiter, so I have been reluctant to hear him through. The new job would definitely require longer, harder hours in an environment I dont know much about. I guess Im having the hardest trouble with: is the new stress Id take on with the new job worth the large raiseAssistant: Its not just a money vs. stress decision that youre facing. Think also about what your future career goals are. Will the new job help you advance? Could it be a stepping stone to something better? Or is it moving in a direction youre just not interested in?Human: Its a little bit of both, I think. The higher base pay would help me with any future jobs, ensuring I make at least that amount. The job itself, though, is almost identical to what I do now. So in terms of career advancement, its a flat move, just with a higher salary. Thus, my qualm.  <response>: My first impression was this is IT in nature.I took a job going from 65k to 90k w an increase in hours by 10-15 a week recently. It took me 6 months to not feel like an infant, Im now a yearish in.My wife and I talked about it before I made the move. Now this job is about bestow a new title for me which after I pay my dues to it will get me another 20k Bump w another company. I am just looking at it as another stepping stone to Sr. Architect. in the next 5 years.If you dont have anyone relaying on you and this job will increase your exposure to possibly new things, I say go for it.On the upside you might be to busy to spend it and your nest egg can take a nice boost. Good luck in your future endeavors. 