been told by an agency to go for another interview despite my protest that its less money as he says I will have more opportuntities there to learn etc and may get bigger bonuses. not sure to trust him or not and I really cannot afford £10k less especially as i will be paying more for travel and probably work longer hours :( but there are opportunities there to learn more but then again with learning more it means more pressure and not much personal time.Thing is i know if i don't go for it the agency will drop me and if i'm successful and they won't budge on the money and I decline the job the agency will drop me too and in the finance market you can't afford to get a bad name wiht agencies
2007-07-31 09:26:55 · 12 answers · asked by bikinibabe 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Financial Services
Are you unemployed and the job is £10K less than your previous one. I do not know if you are talking about a £10K drop from £90K or a £10 k drop from 30k
If unemployed you have little choice, If you are employed no chance If you don't trust the agent why are you considering this anyway?
2007-07-31 09:38:08 · answer #1 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the issue is 2 fold;
1. Do you want the job?
2 Can you afford to take it?
You can only answer number 1 by finding out more so would go for the interview. The employers can tell you more than the agency.
For the second you need to ask is there a way you can afford to budget on your new wage. How much would you drop after tax? What other income do you have? Would a lodger be possible? If you spent more time at work would you spend less?
2007-07-31 10:40:54 · answer #2 · answered by Happle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agencies are there to provide a service to their client - to source the best candidates for the job. The service they provide to the candidate is completely free of charge.
When you register they need to know some basics if they are going to have half a chance of correctly co-ordinating candidate to vacancy - they need to know where you want to work geographically, the type of role you are looking for and what your salary expectations are. If they call to speak to you about a role that does not fit your criteria you should politely let them where it doesn't meet your requirements. You should have a single point of contact at the agency and you should build a relationship with them, contacting them regularly but without stalking them. That way, next time a requirement comes in that would be suitable for you, your name will be at the forefront of their mind. This will improve your chances of landing a job through them a hundred times over. A reputable agency will not drop you for not wanting to take a £10k salary reduction.
It sounds like the agency are trying to make a square peg fit into a round hole. You won't get a bad name with agencies if you always act professionally and ethically. Going for an interview but turning the job down on salary will give you a bad name with the client though - as they have accepted your application based on the criteria they gave the agency - in terms of skill set, salary, availability etc.
Good Luck
2007-07-31 11:05:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. Refuse to go, even though the agency insists on it.
When I have been to interviews were they ask what is the lowest you will go in terms of salary I am always honest in saying that I will NOT go below X as I have got rent, bills and bus fares to pay and that I am trying to put some money aside each month for my retirement and a mortgage in the future.
2007-07-31 21:03:39 · answer #4 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you already got a permanent job? If so,stay with it as this agency person sounds as if he is bullying you.He of course gets a good commission for placing you in any position.Good luck.Try another agency.
2007-07-31 09:40:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some money is better than no money, even if it's not as much money as you want. Better to go forward with this opportunity and keep searching for better ones, than to reject it completely and be left with nothing. Personally, I'd flip burgers if I had to....
2007-07-31 09:36:59 · answer #6 · answered by Poopy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt risk it
find another agency if they cant understand its the money that is the issue for you
my boyfriend is on 13k a year and we cant even afford to rent!!
2007-07-31 09:36:26 · answer #7 · answered by Jemmax 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10k is a lot of money to lose all at once! I wouldn't accept it, I would rather find another agency.
I think that what they are really saying!
2007-07-31 09:41:37 · answer #8 · answered by sidestepper11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't be happy about it - but if it was the only option available and I had a mortgage to pay I guess there wouldn't be much option.
2007-08-01 02:00:35 · answer #9 · answered by Tufty Porcupine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would take it with the attitude "that i was looking for this job when it came along"
2007-08-02 14:24:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋