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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here is my question, I really need to earn at least $120.  Signing on for $110 with the 10% bonus would get me there.  If they won't move, should I just say no?  Sure, there is always uncertainty with consulting and I need to market myself for much of the time, but I am already paying for my own health and life insurance and if their 401(k) match is minimal, what am I getting by taking this job?  They are nice people and really want to grow, but EVERY company in the interview process says they have these great growth plans.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.[/quote]

First question is what are other permanent jobs paying?  Everything is relative and if other places are offering 110K as salary then the place making the offer will have to decide if it is worth getting their 1st choice by finding an extra 7-10K or going back to looking ...possibly months more time plus work not getting done or being done by higher cost consultants in the meanwhile.  If 100K is the going rate or competitive then you have to decide if quasi security ( don't forget the same budget constraints can turn into people being let go, having to work 130% to make up positions not filled/ understaffed etc, limited bonus pool) is worth not having to market yourself and hustle to line up jobs and make sure you get paid.  Also if your true bottom line is 120K, how do you intend to make up the gap, cut back on spending, get a second job etc?

So anyway, my mother always said be happy with what you make coming thru the door because there are no guarantees once you are there ...not raises, not bonuses, not the number of hours you will be working as salaried, not the growth opportunities.

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