Have you ever taken a job offer for less than you most recently made? How did you choose to do so?
Trying to make a decision on an offer that is 16% less than I previously made.

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Yes I have, and it wasn't as difficult as you might think. After 18 months post-"downsizing," and chewing through 99% of my 401K retirement account, I accepted a job for 40% less than I was making at my previous employer. However, it was at least something instead of nothing. I have slowly clawed my way up the pay scale to where I can at least see the point I used to be at, but it will probably take another 5 years to get there -- assuming there isn't another reorganization in my future.

Probably not but maybe if I was very desperate to get out

I would have to be desperate to even consider it.

I did, but kept searching while employed. Landed a new job with a 25% increase from the job I initially took a pay cut from. It all worked out in the end.

I did and it was a huge mistake financially and for my mental health because I ended up hating the place. However it led me to my current role where I’m making more than I thought I could. So, I go with everything happens for a reason, but at the time I was kicking myself.

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