nd did it pay the highest? Met up with a high sch classmate today. He works as a senior accountant. He doesn’t fancy his managerial role because he has to chase after people - sometimes, overseas partners - for their work. He also doesn’t relish reviewing his subordinates’ work. This context is important because he was retrenched recently. But, his skills are in demand, so he underwent an interview yesterday. During the interview, the interviewer informed him that the senior accountant post he had applied for would most likely go to another candidate. So, would he be interested in an accountant role? That would mean a pay cut of 30%. But it would also mean that he doesn’t have to manage people anymore. What would you do if you were him? Have you encountered a similar situation before and chosen a pay cut so that the job aligns more with who you are?