conversation: User (Zombie_Whisperer): "I got a new job getting paid almost double what i made before, but it's for a role I used to do (and have several years of experience doing). But I'm worried this position will not lead me to the advancement I want. \n\nHowever the company is great, employees are great, and perks are great. I am worried I'll feel stagnant super fast though."
  Self: "I say career advancement is more important.  Not to downplay salary, but if you go to a job and don’t really learn much, how can you ask for more when you move to another job.   It comes also down to specific or general knowledge.  I think specific will get you paid more at the beginning, but if you know a spectrum of knowledge in your field you become more valuable and may have more opportunities for more money.  \n\nHaving said that, there is also a time value of money and having more money now is important too.  Honestly go with your gut.  It always leads you in the right way. "
  