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Due to my family situation, I can’t take a pay cut. I thought maybe a pay cut for a couple yrs in another role would be worth it in the long run but we literally can’t afford it

You could be qualified for a law firms / corporate job in their pro bono, DEI departments, or social responsibility departments. Or other government job. Don’t look to lateral. Look for making your skills and experience marketable not necessarily your job

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