Take the job or not
I lost my job about 10 months ago. I was/am a SR Director of a finance/accounting operations with more than 25 years experience. Haven't had many interviews or job prospects that entice me. However I have just been offered a position at a very strong company but the position is paying 1/3 less than I was making and is a supervisor position which is also a few levels down from my past positions. I also didn't feel a great connection with the manager I would be reporting to. My financial situation isn't terrible thanks to a great husband. What do I do take it and continue to look or say no thanks and wait until the right position comes along? Please share your thoughts , thanks.
Hi Kelly, My advise is to take the job. Put all you have into it and start looking right away. Easier to find a job when you're employed! I'm facing ageism issues after having not worked for 2 years, and I have stayed current on my vocation. Having a difficult time. I have no other source of livelihood after a life changing event... I'm happy, but unemployed. Take the job!
I feel the same way at this point in time Kelly. I've decided to wait it out and thanks to my fiancé for helping my ends meet. Good luck to you in your endeavors!
I would probably ask for a higher salary, but be prepared to take it and keep looking. Do not talk too much. I am almost 70, a past 15/10 in Frd gov't, VP at a trade assn, adjunct at three area Universities, and no one will hire me for more than $10/hr. Everything is bad b/c big companies have little competition. Bernie is right!!
Pray about it. Ask your husband, and if innagreement to take a further step towards the job, see if you and your husband or another future coworker could plan to have coffee and discuss goals, etc., of the company, etc.,v the best to you all!
Don't settle unless your financial needs are in trouble
Don't settle unless your financial needs are in trouble
Don't settle unless your financial needs are in trouble
If you are not going to better your position in any way, then why change positions? I would not take the job - especially since you are not in a particularly terrible financial position.
Leave no gaps in your employment. Long track record of constant employment looks better on your resume. Some HR look at this as a way to pay less. Some times you have to go down to obtain the motivation to get back to your comfort zone. Yes, it requires more work but once your motivation and confidence build, you be back on track to a better life. Good Luck and God Bless.
If you can afford to stay out of work, I would be patient and wait for the position and salary you are looking for. It is all in what you want. 1/3 is a pretty big cut. I have been out of work for one year, (4/1) but I decided to hold the line and not settle for less. I am expecting a job offer this week.
Then again, it might be time to just take a step back and grab that job until you find what your looking for. It sounds like you are financially sound. Sit down with your husband, discuss the options, and move forward. Do what will make you happy is the bottom line. Life is too short to worry about combined gross income and keeping up with the Jones's.
Take your time, be patient, and things will work out.