Originally Posted by Unregistered

Everything comes with a price.

Most of the time, they pay you that amount and will expect the same from you... Not just the amount of work, but also the responsibility you need to shoulder, the arrows you need to fend, the time you need to put in, the nonsense and stress you need to put up with, the blame you need to shelter...

Ask yourself what is most important to you, and aim for what you need.
Money is very important but to be honest it can't buy you time, health, happiness, friends and family.