Husband job offer

[PettyMare]

Aibu to not want Husband to take a new job for 4k less than his current job?
He was interviewed for a new role (head hunted so didn't apply as such) salary discussions were around 50k which would be a pay rise, but they've come back today with an offer of 40k with an annual bonus of 5k at the end of the year.

With both our salaries we're comfortable, this was the first year in many where we've had an overseas holiday, but with the cost of living squeeze I just don't think ge should even consider a drop like that. I guess with bonus included, his salary for the year would break even but surely bonuses are extra and not considered part of the basic salary package?

That's what partners do if and when the partner needs support, But clearly this isn't the case here. He is quite happy in his job.
How would the OP working herself into the ground with overtime every week help her partner ?

That's not really what headhunted means.

I cannot imagine why he'd want to take it.

Calling that being headhunted is a stretch.

It's just someone trying to get a bonus for filling a vacancy and putting someone they know forward.

Why would he give up the employment rights of his existing happy post to earn less somewhere new doing the same with no progression?

Is it just for the ego trip of saying he was "headhunted" ? I don't get it!

Thanks for everyone's input. I was hoping for opinions on why they'd make such a low offer, set my alarm bells ringing. Wasn't sure about the salary and bonus combined package but some replies have been really helpful. Hadn't considered that the person recommending him might be attracting a bonus themselves. He'll be chatting to the HR team tomorrow.

Then why on earth would he take it? You move for three reasons - current and/or future career progression, more money or more fulfilling work.

This ticks none of those boxes?

That was my first thought too. Ego trip.

But it’s a recommendation, not headhunting, and there’s nothing flattering about being offered less to do the same job with no career progression.

He needs to counter offer. If its increased responsibility from his current role he should ask for 5-10% increase on current salary. I'd also indicate that he only interviewed based on the salary previously outline which was a bit low being so close to his current salary. Its a waste of everyone's time to misrepresent salaries like this.

@PettyMare I can't see that there's anything to talk about. He'd be MAD to take it, even if they offer him a little more money than he's paid now. MAD.