Post #1812745
2026-01-14 13:41 UTC
I worked a 4-10 in 2014, but also worked 20 hours on the weekend driving for uber. Combined I only made about 40k, so definitely not worth it.
Now I work a “normal” week, but from home with no weekend work, and make $150k. I also only do like 10 hours of actual work per week, so I prefer this situation…
But I’m voluntarily giving this job up next month and moving to a country where I’ll probably work 9 hours a day, 5 days a week, making 30k… because I don’t want to support America with my taxes any more, and because I want my family to be safe.
But yeah, if we’re talking same job but shorter week, I would choose the shorter week every time.
Replies (2)
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@Today@lemmy.world 2026-01-14 14:05
Can i have your 10-hour $150k job when you're done with it?
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@The_Che_Banana@beehaw.org 2026-01-14 14:04
Worth it to move. People are always surprised at the 'low pay' when you you move overseas but don't ever take into account how much of your paycheck goes to everyone else but you first (in the US), and relative cost of living. IMHO money/pay outside the US has more value, in the US it's just a revolving door of debt.