Golden Handcuffs - Thoughts?

[Ali Matula]

Hi BP Community,

My SO and I recently started new jobs that have unique pay structures. Our base pay is the same as our old jobs, however we get variable income, and vesting schedules for 401(k) profit sharing and gainsharing, and an ESOP. These vesting schedules would put us at coast FI at 30 years old.

My question is….for people who have stayed long enough to vest at companies with these sort of structures, is it worth it if you don’t love your job?