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How long have you been on the job and what is your position and benefit package. Okay, your benefit package not only contains the money you make but paid vacation and sick leave. Count up the cost then make the decision.
have 10 years under my belt and don't want to go back down to 11 12.5 an hour when I was at 16. so 16 is the starting point for me. so far people say o that's to much . we can give you that in a yrs or 2. don't want to take something just to take
Negotiate early on in the process. Employers seldom have a single rate with which to work. They might be able to offer you something within a range. If you already know the rate, think of it as a starting off point for negotiating your salary. Ask the manager or recruiter if they would be willing to pay X amount of dollars. You will have to be ready to prove that you are worth it.
I got laid off from a job making very good money. I applied for a position only to discover early on that it paid 30,000 less a year than I was making. I let them know my salary requirements and asked if they had anything available making closer to that. Ultimately they offered me the position making only 2,000 less than I was at my old job. I had to interview with several more people than I would normally have to just to justify the salary.
If it's a job you want, see if they will be willing to negotiate a higher pay rate.
Good luck!
you have a right to ask for your fair market value of your skills. The question would be on what level? I have over 30 yrs experience which would put me in the Senior level.. but since I am (desperate) looking for employment I will go to the Mid level, but certainly not Entry Level. However, most hiring companies when they know how many years I have know better than to offer me an entry level position, because they know I am not a beginner. So if you were making $20/hr in your last position I certainly would ask for $20 in your next.
Hi Rich: I don't think it's selfish at all! If you need a certain amount of money to live, you should pursue that salary. Would it be possible to take this job for a little while and continue to search for one that meets your salary requirements?
If you get discouraged regarding the pay try Food Services professional - Mundelein, IL for a full-time cook with benefits. If it matches what you lost, make a decision.