ROI calculator
Is the reskill worth it?
Drag the inputs. Everything recomputes live. Illustrative, pre-tax, no discounting.
Current salary$60k
Target salary$85k
Training cost$8k
Months out of work6 mo
Annual raise3%
Break-even
1.9 yrs
until the switch pays back
10-year net gain
$382k
vs staying put
Total cost
$38k
tuition + income given up
Cumulative earnings
SwitchStay
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The switch pays back after 1.9 yrs and is $382k ahead over ten years. Training cost is small next to the salary step-up.