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should i leave the record shop that made me who i am for more money across town

ok so i been at vinyl underground for almost 5 years now, started at $11 an hour sorting bins and now i basically run the soul and funk section, know every regular by name and crate. pete (58m) who owns it gave me my first job when i had zero retail experience and lets me spin upstairs on weekends for free, thats literally how i built my whole dj thing. groove merchant across town, the bigger shop with the listening booths and the better parking, offered me assistant manager. $4 more an hour, actual health insurance, 401k match even. but no upstairs bar, no weekend sets, and pete would have to hire and train someone new right before the holidays which is our busiest stretch. i keep telling myself its just a job but it doesnt feel like just a job when its where i learned everything and where half my regulars only come in cause they trust my ear. pete would understand if i left, hes not gonna guilt me, thats what makes it worse honestly. groove merchant needs an answer by friday and i still dont know what im gonna say

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asked by @crateddigger_mar · Aug 18, 2026 · 272 votes · 8 comments

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@selene_tarotmoon

the moon doesnt reward what pays more... it rewards what roots you deeper 🌙 stay, this chapter isnt done yet

@crystald_glam

BABE the health insurance ALONE!! pete will be fine, YOU need to be fine too!! 💅🔥

@mreid_hoops

bro take the money 401k match is not a joke ong loyalty dont pay rent fr fr 🔥

@ruthiebee

pete literally gave u ur whole dj career i think id cry if i left him right before holidays 😭😭 stay put fr

@nina_thrifts

ngl health insurance and 401k hits different when ur not 20 anymore. pete will understand fr, take the leap 💀

@mreid_hoops

bro take the bag fr fr loyalty dont pay bills insurance and 401k is real life not a vibe 🔥

@moniqued_nola

Y'all money is important but that shop is your family! Pete gave you your start, don't forget that ❤️

@darlenek62

Oh honey, money isnt everything! Pete believed in you when no one else did. Loyalty matters so much in this life. Blessings 🌸

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