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[quote=Anonymous]Hi,

I am just starting to job-hunt, for a mid-level IT position like the one I currently have. I got a screening call from a company last week, and among other things, we talked about salary (I told her that my salary was in the eighties).  She indicated that she would relay all my info to the hiring manager, and that I might receive a call for an interview.

I had an interview today that went very well, and within an hour, the HR rep called me and said they wanted to offer me the job. The problem is, the offer is only $70,000.

I've never received a job offer that was lower than what I was currently making. I didn't know what to say, I was so surprised - especially when she was supposed to tell the hiring manager what I was making. I think I just said that I needed something closer to what I am making now. She said she would get back to me.

I am very unhappy in my current job - layoffs are rampant and I am getting worried, but I'm not sure if taking a paycut is the right move.  It would be a better job and commute, but I do have to pay my bills (I'm a single mom).

Any thoughts?[/quote]

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