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[quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't assume you'll get the job.  It usually works against you if you are overqualified.  Just a warning.

That's a risky gamble.  A small pay cut is one thing, but half is a lot.  And no matter what skills you gain, what supervisory experience you gain, it will be hard for you to move back up to the salary you are making now, especially if you are in government (where salary is public knowledge).  Future offers will be based on the most recent salary.

And being in a supervisory position usually adds a lot of stress, no matter how flexible the hours supposedly are.  That's why people usually want a salary increase to take that on.

The only way I would do it was if I could see a clear path to a higher salary and more opportunities.  But it doesn't sound like that, especially given it's a temporary position.

Most employers see taking a pay cut as a step down, no matter how much you can talk up the "experience."  There are some exceptions, and I suspect the PP who say people take a cut to break into her industry is one of those exceptions.  But you really need to do some research to see if this gamble will pay off.  [/quote]

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