Dilemma

[days_unfolding]

I talked to the recruiter about the job. We had a really good interview, and she said that the tech writing manager wanted to have a face-to-face interview. Then she asked what salary I was looking for, and I named a figure that was 5K less then I made on my last job. She said that the top salary for the job is 15K less than my last job, and suggested that I think about it overnight.

The thing is that I'm really interested in the job. It's less technical than other jobs that I've had, which might be good given my cognitive problems. Money is also starting to be a problem.

What you do think that I should do?

Gotta run.....

Comments

[cyberpigue.livejournal.com]

Is the money an issue for you in terms of survival? Could this be a stop-gap job that allows you to continue looking for that "perfect" job?

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

Yes, money is becoming a big issue. I've been dipping into my retirement accounts, which isn't cool, but I've needed to do so to survive. Eventually I'll run out of money.

I'm thinking that this might be a stop-gap job too. I eventually want to go to grad school and change careers, but need to support myself until I get into grad school.

[cyberpigue.livejournal.com]

And if you change careers, your salary history in some other career will be a moot point? It sounds like you might enjoy the job, can live off it's provision of income, and prepare for a new career... Just saying...

[lesliesailor.livejournal.com]

If you think you would like the job, I say, take it. You can always keep looking, and if money is becoming an issue, it would be a big help. Plus, it doesn't sound like it would be as taxing as your other job was, so that is another plus. I think, at this point, the positives outweigh the negative (less money that your former job) but also less stress......

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

my opinion:

[ravengirl.livejournal.com]

there are truly two paths. we live within our means either way. which would you choose at this point on your path. do you want to make money or do you want this job more than money. both are valid answers, of course, and depend solely upon your desires at this point in time.

if you really want the money, the doors will open for you elsewhere. and always ask for a bit MORE than what you want, not any less, ever-- (sage advice that has served ME well!)

Re: my opinion:

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

if you really want the money, the doors will open for you elsewhere.

I'm not sure if that's true or not. This job search has been really tough. I'm leaning towards pursuing this job because (as everyone has pointed out), I can still look for another job, but some money will be coming in.