i had a interview for a hotel receptionist position. Everything was going well until we got too last bit the salary. I am currently on 14.000 but she offered me 12.000. I loved the location etc but i have financial responsibilities. i have over 5 years experience and i am nearly 22. Or maybe im in the wrong job.. please advise me.
thank you
2007-02-23 20:26:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If they offer you the job I would thank them but explain that the salary would be a significant pay drop to what you are on now, and unfortunately you can not accept the position when it would require a pay-cut. Thank them for your interview and compliment them on their hotel and set up..... if you stay positive and charming, but firm, they may match or improve their pay offer if they really want you for the job.
2007-02-23 20:32:37 · answer #1 · answered by Narky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well 12000 isn't a lot. I am taking it to be part time because full time this wage is really low. Howeer with low wages comes benefits from Government or something of that nature. i am not to sure. Also youre only 22 and with this job you are able to work yourself up into higher positions and better wage and benefits at the hotel. You have the opportunity to work yourself up as hotes work like that (i think). Why not do a BTEC or diploma or any other sort of qualificaton that can help part time like a leadership course or anything like that to better your chances. However i would have a chat with your employer about the wage you need an increase as this is bad for someone of 22. Once PAYE, National Insurance and any debts come into account your left with nothing as there are livin costs, running a car etc etc
2007-02-23 20:37:24 · answer #2 · answered by dlg3579 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be as knowledgable as you can about the firm and the job. Be prepared to play up your strengths and your job skills; they obviously knwo your background, and they have called you in for an interview, so your experience has impressed them in some way. Don't get hung up on the fact that you're entering a different type of job; just focus on the skills you've acquired--that's what they're interested in. Also, have a list of questions you'd like to ask; that will show you're interested in the company.
2016-05-24 05:05:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
weigh the pros and cons of the situation and then you make the decision, it might low in salary but if you think that the location is better than the other on maybe that will equalize the 2,000 dollars difference in pay, a lot of people do get a lot less money in exchange for certain things they think is moresubstantial than cash. with regards to your financial obligation maybe you can get another kind of job that will cover up for the shortages of salary in this job. or maybe you can explain to the hiring person about your situation, explain about your experience and obligations and your lpositiveness of getting this job in your position and ask if they can afford to raise their offer a little higher or maybe a comprimise, meeting in the middle kind of pay!
2007-02-23 20:40:46 · answer #4 · answered by livinhapi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should not compromise. You will feel complex after joining this job as you will be getting less salary. It will effect your budget also. You are a young 22 only. Whole life is there. Try other place to get better job profile and salary. Best of Luck.
2007-02-23 21:05:12 · answer #5 · answered by khuranapvp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$12K? Assuming this is a full time job, you'd be earning less than $6/hour. Surely you can get more than that with 5-years experience? What are the benefits like? Make them a counter offer or tell them thanks, but no thanks and walk away. You can do better than that working at a burger joint or as a bank teller. And both places will train you and pay decent benefits.
Good luck.
2007-02-23 21:03:16 · answer #6 · answered by ssbn598 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you love the workplace and did well at the interview, wait until they offer you the job, THEN tell them you'll think about it - take 48hrs - then get back to them and tell them you really want the position, but the money is a problem. Split the difference and haggle for 13k
2007-02-23 20:31:37 · answer #7 · answered by Wisbom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it, a pay cut could cause debt problems further down the line. Set your sights higher, even opt for re-training in another field.
2007-02-23 21:54:14 · answer #8 · answered by daria 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they hire you, take the job and start looking for another one. As soon as you find another one that pays more quit this one. Unless the work atmospheres too good to let go.
2007-02-23 20:36:28 · answer #9 · answered by dog_hell_red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋