Husbands job offer
My husband has been offered a job recently, but the problem is that it is an 8K decrease in pay! I understand that my husband's current is ridiculously horrible, but I am trying to make him understand that he is worth at least what he is making now. Any suggestions?
If you're husband is working now, which it sounds like he is, why on earth would he ever consider taking a new job for 8 grand less? The commonly accepted rule-of-thumb is that, all other things being equal, it makes no sense to switch jobs unless the salary being offered is AT LEAST 10% to 15% more than is being earned now! The idea is to move up the salary ladder, not down. Sounds to me like your spouse needs to continue his job search. Hope this helps. Paul W. Barada The Negotiation Expert Are there other benes that make up for the 8K? More paid vacation? Better health insurance? Company car? Lewinskys from the office bimbo? Is your husband making more money than he knows what to do with? Otherwise, he sould keep looking. | |
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