To take a lower paying job just to have a job

[Boohoolol]

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?

The job market is awful right now. If you've been offered a job, I would take it while you carry on looking. I've been job hunting since the beginning of the year and applied to 20 or so jobs and got nowhere!

Thanks everyone. The job is remote. If i got a hybrid role in the nearest town, it would cost at least £500 a month: so £6k after tax: so I would need to earn another £12k in a hybrid.

have accepted the role btw!

^ another one saying this!

@Boohoolol good luck in your new job.

Good luck!

You are a much more interesting candidate if you are currently employed, you won't deplete your savings. Absolutely take the job.

I think you've made the right decision. Good luck!

Fully remote roles are a lot rarer than they used to be, so I think you did well to accept.