I got an offer for a job I really want but 60% pay cut. How do I say thanks but no thanks/ has anyone else been in this situation?

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Should tell them to fk off basically. How is that possible 60% pay cut

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Consulting —> agency (also in innovation)

Personally, I’d get on the phone and have a chat to see what else could be done to sweeten the pot or verbally tell them I humbly decline because of xyz…if you wanna do an email, that works too. Just craft the delivery ~well~

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This is the correct answer. Negotiate all aspect of the offer and be honest with yourself before as to what you reasonably would accept.

60% sounds like too much a cut to me. But there are reasons to take that pay cut
You were a high earner, not spending most of your salary
This would minimally impact your lifestyle or savings goal
You're unhappy in your current role/you think this would be a much better work life balance and greatly improve overall happiness
This is a necessary step to get into the role/field you want to be in, but you would eventually build back up to a much higher salary

Are you earning silly money at the moment? Even still max id be willing to decrease would be like 25%

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This is why you confirm comp before engaging. Why waste everyone’s time?

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Can u share the numbers ?

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I would ghost them. That’s insulting

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Haha I just say no and to reach out if they can at least match. It doesn’t make sense to hurt your quality of life unless your switching to work for some type of nonprofit or something which helps people/causes.

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