I was presented with an opportunity to interview for a job in my field but I am not sure if I should take their following offer. I was able to convince them to let me job shadow before making a decision but I'd like to pick your brains first! When I lost my last job, I swore I wanted more pay than before (was promised a raise but fired when I called them on it). I am at a point in my career that I should be making more.

This possible position would allow me to stay in my career field, work closely with local government, and have hours flexible to allow me to still have time with my family. I would be expecting to increase my income (hours and pay rate) as the business grows. Unfortunately, pay will start at the same rate as my last job with a base of half of the work hours but could be full time during their busy season and would depend on client needs. I would not be guaranteed any benefits in way of health or retirement (due to company size) but they did say that they would put me in touch with a 3rd party to help me find affordable benefits.

Should I consider a job that would initially pay half of what I'm currently collecting on unemployment (I just started collecting so I still have time) or should I keep looking for something that will pay better?