I have been more or less continuously solicited by US universities and companies over the last 2 years and have received several offers. When I go through the interview process I am struck by the fact that these organizations are structured in such a way as to provide the most conducive possible environment for the highly qualified and highly paid staff. At the University of Alberta it is by contrast a constant battle to survive in an impossible environment. Stress would be better alleviated by some measure of job security. But we are counted as unimportant by the university.
Additional compensation is essential.
I worry about retirement and now believe quite firmly that the U of A does not value its academic staff. You cannot buy your way out of work-related stress. Only a reduction of workload can relieve stress. Increased compensation would not alleviate stress, but it would give me a sense of being treated more fairly. Money is not the problem.