Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger Evaluating Job Options
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Oct 7, 2025 Elle, a caller from Georgia, seeks advice on deciding whether to switch jobs. She discusses her current compensation of $127K, generous PTO, and the importance of work-life balance for her family. Jill Schlesinger helps her evaluate the new job's benefits, including a potential pay range of $130–160K. They assess the risks of sacrificing PTO and flexibility for higher pay, negotiating strategies, and the need for more information on travel requirements. Ultimately, Jill advises that Elle may need a total comp of $200K–$225K to justify the switch.
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Price Time Off Into Salary
- If a job change costs you meaningful time off and flexibility, demand significantly more pay to make it worthwhile.
- Jill recommends starting a counteroffer in the low $200Ks given Elle's lost PTO and benefits.
Current Job's Generous Time Benefits
- Elle details generous current benefits: 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 11 holidays, plus buy‑in days and wellness/volunteer days.
- These extras form a substantial non-salary compensation she risks losing by switching jobs.
Balance Beats Perfect Fit
- You don't have to love every part of a job to stay if it funds your desired lifestyle.
- Work-life balance and family time can be valid reasons to remain even when new opportunities arise.
