I applied for a job that I was very interested in and felt would be a good step forward for my career.
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This week I got the offer for the job, where they informed me of the salary. The salary is less than I earn now, but the benefits are better. After looking at our budget with my wife, it’s not feasible to take the new job without a major lifestyle change.
Also it does not make sense for me to take a dive in my salary as I graduated from a prestigious university.
No way I will let my degree that I worked hard for and spend years paying back the loan go to waste with a job of such low salary.
My wife called me arrogant, but this is the difference between elite and normal local peeps.
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Here are what netizens think:
- I’d flat out tell them your concerns. Say “thank you for your offer, but I’d like to negotiate the wage as I currently make $x at current company and after looking through budgeting, I cannot make anything less than that.” See if they would be willing to match or give you even more money first before you turn them down.
- What prestigious university? I have no degree and I don’t even have a diploma but I am probably earning more than you can imagine. I own a coffee shop and 2 restaurants.
- Definitely communicate your salary requirements. If they cannot meet them, just let them know that you are grateful for the opportunity, I would love to stay in touch, but that you are worth more money and therefore cannot except the position. No one cares what degree you have.
- Your local or whatever prestigious degree will only hold value in a very big MNC job or a government job.