Two job offers
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- reluct
Yaaay. I have two job offers to choose from. There is only one problem. The one I like best offered me much less than I'm used to. Should I just take the pay-cut and don't bother, or try to get them to pay more? I don't want to blow my chances.
- jgrafx0
1) take it
2) work there and show what you're able to do
3) ask THEN for a raise
4) if you've enough time around look for other freelance jobs. if you sign the contract make sure that there's no rule you break when working as a freelancer. if they have those rules: tell them with that salary you can't afford it. then they may pay more.
- sexypixel0
lucky you! Be honest, tell them you'd rathe rwork for them but that the money isnt what your used to, maybe try and get them to give you an r and d budget or even get them to put some money aside for your training etc. It will make you look good and they will be able to claim it back on tax. b
- krist0ff0
i was in the same position a couple fo years ago, i decided to tell them that i had a higher offer but if they could match it i'd much prefer to work for them.
they agreed and i'm still at the same company today.
- reluct0
That's great advice everyone. I think I'll just ask them to match the other offer. If they don't, I'll just ask them to remove the rules on freelance work. Sounds like a good deal to mee :) Thanks.
- krist0ff0
good luck reluct. if they say yes you owe me a beer for the good advice...
;-)
- reluct0
Deal :)
- JazX0
take the one you like best, it will all work out in the end. ;)
- petzi0
don't go for the money. this always leads you to hours and hours on NT :-)
- surfito0
i was in the same situation, when i got here i got 2 job offers, one in broadcast and the other one in a design shop, i like broadcast better but i took the design job first, because here im not inside a little room with 2 monitors, and i get to meet lots of people and design for raves and things i like..
i get paid half what the other job offered me, but i got a lot of freedom designing here.