The new job will pay $25k/yr more than I am making now and I would be a pretty high level in a very large company in the transportation industry. I am very excited about the big salary boost and chance to work for a good company, but am concerned that if a recession hits and they need to lay off people, I will be the first to go since I am the newest one on, and this is a newly created position just for me.
What do you think? Would you be concerned about taking the job?
2007-12-07 06:40:43 · 8 answers · asked by Snarf 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
This is a marketing job, which I hear is usually first cut if the company is having trouble, is that true?
2007-12-07 07:26:15 · update #1
No, not necessarily. Large corporations can weather a recession much better than smaller corporations. Also it sounds like you are not in some kind of labor position so I wouldn't worry too much about being the new kid on the block as salary positions are usually safer during recessions and if they are eliminated they usually try to keep the best people and let go the more marginal ones. So if you are confident in your abilities to get the job done and done well. Then you will do just fine.
Good Luck and have fun.
2007-12-07 06:47:31 · answer #1 · answered by countryguyhfc 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take the job!
If they lay off people, most of them will be the ones who have been there longer than you (because those people are making more money than you will be.)
The main reason is this. Future employment offers will typically base their money offer on what you have been paid in the past. A chance to increase your income by $25K per year indicates a chance to increase it by much more later. Most raises are based on percentage.
If the job looks good then it is likely the best choice even if they do lay you off.
2007-12-07 14:48:33 · answer #2 · answered by Automation Wizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are creating a new job just for you then I wouldn't worry. Most companies consider their future prospects before adding staff. Some companies do well even during lean economic times.
2007-12-07 14:52:16 · answer #3 · answered by Harbinger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a job that you would enjoy, consider taking the job. Save up your money so if the economy turns and you lose your job you'll have savings to live on while you are searching for a new job. I think you'll do great!
2007-12-07 14:47:15 · answer #4 · answered by myacumen.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go for it anyway......you could get run over by a bus tomorrow. Gotta do what you can, while you can. Also, the experience you get while in this new job will stand you in good stead for even better roles in the future.
Good luck.
2007-12-07 14:44:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
95% of the things you worry about don't come true. Just do it. Good luck! Can you loan me10 bucks?
2007-12-07 14:50:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the job. make yourself so essential they will lay off everyone else before you.
2007-12-07 14:43:14 · answer #7 · answered by Sufi 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would worry. YOu know how it goes; last in, first out.
2007-12-07 14:43:56 · answer #8 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋