I have been offered a job that only pays $35,000 a year. Am I selling myself short if I accept this low paying job. Should I turn it down and wait for a more profitable opportunity?
2006-06-07 08:43:54 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I am 27 years old. Just graduated from college with a degree in Business Administration. I am currently studying Social and Community Services as a master program. My job is with Johnson & Johnson as a Records Manager. This job does not reflect anything I have studied in college, however this company is huge and the opportunities to advance are abundant.
2006-06-07 08:55:59 · update #1
I live in philadelphia Pa. Cost of living is outrageous not to mention daycare, student loans, mortgage, traditional bills, car notes and everyday expenses.
2006-06-07 08:58:51 · update #2
The job is not challenging at all, it incorporates nothing I've been taught in college, it is an entry level job. I just do not feel like this is the job for me. I will not accept any of there benefits because I am covered by my wife. I am just skeptical, hoping I can find something that pays more. Right now I am about the money because my bills overshadow my income.
2006-06-07 09:02:40 · update #3
it depends on the field. and what kind of experience it will be, adn where it could lead and what the cost of living is there and what benefits you get and how much you'll enjoy it and what college loans you have. set up an spreadsheet with all your expected epenses per month (over estimate a little). make sure to include healthcare if you need it, student loans, and soem sort of savings acct. then see if $35 k is enough. (remember you probably won't get $35k total, a lot will go to taxes, soem to healthcare maybe and maybe a retirement pacackge.) make sure you can also save a bit each month.
on a more personal note. i finished grad school a year ago and took a fellowship (where i love the work and people and is a great experience and will defenitenyl help along my career) but it only pays $25k. it's not a good salary, but in a few months i'll be transfering out to a higher paying job, so no biggie.
good luck!
2006-06-07 08:51:04 · answer #1 · answered by iguana 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Pay is not always the only consideration when accepting a job. Consider these other factors as well:
- What are your chances for growth in this company? Will they give you training?
- What do you think are your long term prospects with the company? Do you think there's a way to climb to the top?
- How will this company look on your resume? Will it help you later on? Or will it brand you in a certain way (e.g. you're a liberal if you work for Brookings Institution)
- What will you learn on this job?
You just graduated from college. I know young adults nowadays are in a hurry to get to the top quick. It will depend on what you want to do in life, and what other options you have -- and whether you can wait for the other option to come in (if you need money NOW, then grab the job offer, but if you can still wait for months or year without a job, then wait for it)
2006-06-07 08:49:10 · answer #2 · answered by imisidro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what your field of work is and how fast you can advance, and what your degress is.
Ok considering the additional details.. alot of people will have job that thie degrees will have nothing to do with, most companies only care that you put the time and energy in to get the degree.
Being that this company you got offered a job at is Johnson & Johnson I would say take it. Think of it this way. Look at how it looks to have a company like that on your resume.
2006-06-07 08:45:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please take the dag gone job! Look you should be happy because I have been out of work for 6 mos and I am a recent college grad myself. You can always look for something better. Besides you have a wife and if you say you have kids I will scream! Take the JOB! Make your wife proud, you never know if the Lord might use this job for extra food on the table, say for instance your wife gets ill and loses her job or something. I hope that doesn't happen, but that's what happened to me. TAKE THE JOB FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!
2006-06-07 17:16:39 · answer #4 · answered by browneyes04 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The average starting salary for BA grads is $38,254, so you aren't far off. If the company you're considering offers room for advancement, it may be a good opportunity. One question you may want to ask the recruiter is what is the typical near- to medium-term career path for college graduates that are starting out in positions similar to what you've been offered?
2006-06-07 09:42:55 · answer #5 · answered by Bond Dog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's completely dependent on:
a. what is the occupation and responsibility level?
b. what is the average starting salary for that position in your region? (see salary.com as a starting point)
c. what other benefits are you receiving? (medical, insurance, bonus, options, 401K, etc.) these can make a big difference.
Also although salary is important, be sure that the COMPANY and their products are something you want to work for. What really matters is that you are doing something you enjoy and that you will be challenged so you can acquire new skills.
Trust me - you can make a huge salary and still be miserable if you dislike the company, your boss or your job!
2006-06-07 08:58:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not that low of a pay. Alot of people coming out of college can't even get jobs now, I would take it and be happy that your employed. The average pay for a College graduate is only like 45K or 50 K
2006-06-07 08:47:16 · answer #7 · answered by lissa7903 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are a fool, if you don't accept it. There are guys with Ph.D's in areas like English, History, and the Humanities tending bar. Don't be mislead into believing the economy in the U.S> is as rosy as they claim. Accept the job, work at it for a while, but leave your options open for something better. This would be the prudent thing to do.
2006-06-07 08:48:45 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on various things.
First what is your major? What is the job? Is the job in anyway related to what your major was in college?
i.e. if you get 35K a year to flip burgers, and you majored in southern american art, you should be thrilled =)
I'm more shocked that you would not have an idea of what salary range your major would pay in the first place.
2006-06-07 08:48:51 · answer #9 · answered by Alibi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, that's a decent starting salary. If you're good, you won't stay at that rate but a year or so before moving up the ladder.
Keep in mind that the average income for a family of 4 is $30k
2006-06-07 08:46:45 · answer #10 · answered by PuterPrsn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋