I was earning $68,000 at my last job. Yesterday I accepted a job that's offering $46,000. I haven't had a job in months, so of course I had to take this sad pay. Do you have any idea how crappy it feels to take that kind of a pay cut?

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I know this all to well! Paycuts are not our preference but we have to do what we have to do to make an honest living. I had to work parttime jobs that paid 12/hr and 15-16/hr this year because I had bills due. One thing it teaches us is humility and grace for others. While I promised myself, I would never go back down from a 6-figured salary, I realize the fun I had in being an hourly associate again and I also came to the realization that our situations & circumstances don’t last forever…the motive is to keep going and never settle. If you have a set goal/plan in place and you make steps towards that plan…then you should be proud not saddened by temporary dismay. You have life and breath in your body & that is more than enough! Take care & be well.

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So sorry, This sounds like a common scene these days. Heck I have 2 degrees and can't find a job after 1 year of applying for role above 60K. Not sure what is causing this "broken system." I feel your pain. So sad that you have all this experience and have to accept these low paying roles. May you find another role SOON and get a big pay bump. Positive vibes from Pennsylvania.

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I was at a six figure salary when I lost my job 2 years ago due to a mass layoff. Sadly, I am still NOT working! If someone were to offer me 46K right now, I'd gladly take it. Good luck to you.

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Problem is WAY too many people are in HR, it is driving salaries down. People need to look at other fields of work. Remember HR is typically 1 headcount per 200 or so employees.

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This right here is facts. The ratio is insane but true

Yes all too well my friend are u looking at all they offer or just what you see on pay check

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Yes, it really sucks. I am sorry you had to do that.

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Show them how great you are and you might become Assistant CEO!!

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