I’ve been in a fairly demanding role for over 10 years. The money is great but it’s a decent amount of daily pressure.

I have an opportunity to move to the public sector which would mean more meaningful work/less stress but a reduction in salary (and no more bonus).

We can afford it but it’s a lot of money to walk away from and I’m not sure if I’d have regrets.

Has anyone been in a similar situation?

Edit:

Thanks for everyone’s comments. It’s been helpful to read through all the different perspectives. I have some additional homework to do in terms of better understanding the work culture that exists for the new position – I have some contacts I can chat with for an inside scoop – and maybe some more number crunching around pension and benefits.