solipsist comments on Open Thread February 25 - March 3 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: solipsist 26 February 2014 02:55:04AM *  6 points [-]

A $60k/yr job where you spend $10k/yr on housing is better than a $80k/yr job where you spend $25k/yr on housing.

You should consider option values, especially early in your career. It's easier to move from high paying job in Manhattan to a lower paying job in Kansas City than to do the reverse.

Comment author: ThrustVectoring 26 February 2014 06:09:07AM 4 points [-]

Update the choice by replacing income with the total expected value from job income, social networking, and career options available to you, and the point stands.