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To take a lower paying job just to have a job

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Boohoolol · 12/05/2025 20:26

I’ve recently been made redundant. because of a health condition, it’s easier for me to work remotely (I’m 2 hours away from major cities where the jobs are:
the commute can be tricky if I’m ill)

I’ve been offered a new job: however, the salary is significantly less than what I left (approx £20k PA) however after tax it’s really just £10k less.

DH thinks I should hang fire and see if I find something nearer to my previous salary; but I’m thinking a lower paying job is better than no job.

any thoughts or experiences?

OP posts:
tryingtobesogood · 12/05/2025 21:41

Realistically is there anything else to appt for? If not I would go for it, use your savings for the shortfall if you find yourself needing it. You’ve then bought yourself some time to find something else.

Original poster
Boohoolol · 12/05/2025 20:58

the role has salary bandings: so they can’t offer any more.

in fairness, i got my last job when salaries for the industry were going wild: for the type of work I thought it was overpaid (but obviously still took the money)

I have enough in savings to take roughly a year out: but I don’t really want to drain the savings

OP posts:
caringcarer · 12/05/2025 20:48

Take it amc keep looking for a job closer to your previous salary.

Greenartywitch · 12/05/2025 20:46

Take the job and keep looking.

ZepherinDrouhin · 12/05/2025 20:35

I did this, I took a 3/4 salary pay cut to fit around the children & avoid ££ childcare. I tripled my salary after 3 years so I'd say take the job as it's easy to get another while you're employed.

Didimum · 12/05/2025 20:32

Take the job and keep looking. Unless you’re in the fortunate position where money doesn’t matter. Have you tried negotiating the salary?

WasherWoman25 · 12/05/2025 20:29

Whammyyammy · 12/05/2025 20:28

Can you take it and still look for a better salaried job? Money coming in whilst your looking

Yes this ^^

Whammyyammy · 12/05/2025 20:28

Can you take it and still look for a better salaried job? Money coming in whilst your looking