What is more important, more money or job satisfaction?

Currently starting a new contract as a full time employee working for a college teaching. The hours and holidays are great, but have just interviewed for another position not in teaching which offers £6000 more per year. I have a family of four and retired from past employer two years ago at 40 years old. This new employers work is non-stressful and in an office environment. I worry that I burn the bridge with the current employer and end up being disappointed with the new employer. What would you do?

What is more important, more money or job satisfaction?
I am in the process of changing jobs - there is marginally more money in the new one due to a benefits package which doesn't exist with the current one - but that is outweighed by being a bit further to drive.


I am happy to be moving though because the environment and the work and the expectations are much better than at my current company.


Go with what makes you feel best - do a list of good %26amp; bad where money is just one item - unless you really, really need the dosh and are willing to take a risk!
Reply:you could be making a lot of money but if you are not satisfied with what you do you wont enjoy it. so you gotta balance satisfaction and enjoyment then you get the perfect job
Reply:The long term benefits of staying put outweigh the new employer. Plus, job satisfaction is important. I took a demotion for that very reason and I am NOT sorry. Mental health is important! But...then again, since you retired, what do you have to lose by trying the new? I'm sure your family could use the money...if it would help you to get out of debt and improve your quality of life, go for the money. If you want long term, do what you WANT to do.
Reply:job satisfaction by far. Money is no issue, there are so many (legal) ways of getting money, money in england isnt hard to obtain. You are blessed to find a job that you like doing and will carry on.