20% less salary for 20% better manager is a trade off you should make

Hear me out, this is a formula that has always helped me.

When choosing between two different offers, here is what I would ALWAYS do

1. 20% less salary 20% better manager, choose company with better manager
2. 20% less salary 20% better culture, choose company with better culture
3. 20% less salary 20% better brand, choose company with better brand
4. 20% less salary 20% better city, choose company in the better city

Twice I have chosen an offer with lower salary, prioritizing a better life/learning.

Only to eventually earn a very good salary any way. Better than many of my peers (I am not boasting)

Be wise and choose a better life. Not a better salary. The money will follow in the long term

Assumptions: Both salaries are sufficient to satisfy all your basic needs

Issued in public interest. Comment if you disagree. I may or may not reply