Friday, December 30, 2011

There are worse problems to have

So, I was offered a job. Yay me! But, it's a job I never would have applied for had I known the salary. I was expecting it to be half as much more, and yet, no it's not. So, the dilemma now is, since I have a choice, do I go with the sure thing that will pay little, but yes, have benefits, or take a chance and do temp work to make money (but not much, especially since I still have to pay for health insurance!) and keep looking for a different job? They are nice people and I think it would be interesting work, but... but what? What's my issue? I'm nervous about lowering my salary scale so much, but as one brother said, I can always say I went for skills and lower salary in a slow economy. But where will it lead me? I'm not sure... though it will indeed increase my skill set. Am I willing to pay the price for the skills? Another kinda snotty thing was that their interview process wasn't exactly rigorous. So, do I want to work for an organization that does not have a rigorous process? Am I just nervous about losing my free lifestyle? I would start Tuesday! There's a possibility of my salary going higher if the org gets another grant that they could build me into.

Thinking....

3 comments:

silly rabbit said...

Wow! That is a tough one. Too important for me to give any advice on it other than follow your heart.
As in if it gives you satisfaction, then take the lower salary. If not, then you would not be happy for long.

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laura b. said...

I see by your next post that you were able to reach a decision. I'm sure you know yourself and what you need in a job better than anyone.