I recently was affected by layoffs. I got an offer at my old company for a position that excites me, returning to a high performing team I truly loved but with a 20% pay cut. However, my manager seems understanding and willing to help me level up as soon as possible. What is your advice? Accept the offer despite the pay cut? Risk continuing the search in a tough job market and potentially ruining a relationship with my former company?

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Lower paying job is better than no job, I’d take it especially since it seems you have good relationships there and the work seems interesting to you

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Take the job, bounce in 6 months or whenever you get a better role.

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So OP is going to treat the old firm like Tilton & Radomski Accounting while pulling a Ben Wyatt?

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100% take the job. Way easier to find a better one when you already have one.

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I think you could ask for a plan with timelines to ensure that you can hold them accountable to expediting your opportunity to regain the salary your worth.

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Take it

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Can you charge for overtime? One way to get $ back

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I agree with the others. Take the most you can get out of the offer but meet expectations. Do not go above and beyond since they cut your pay. Use that time to find another opportunity, give up two weeks notice and bounce.

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Take the lower paying job as you have the opportunity to reach your previous salary level down the road

Accept the offer. Difficult time for consultants right now.

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