I’m based in London considering a sole in-house role for a SaaS start-up.

The opportunity is amazing though it will come with a significant pay cut (35% reduction on my current base,l) and no perks (no health insurance, no bonus). My current salary is 108k, they are offering 70k.

I’m in two minds about it and wanted to ask if anyone can share their experience. Is this normal?

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Why do you think it’s amazing?
Never sell short

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Oh I see
But based on my experience, many low paid jobs are full of lies.

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low pay, unstable, high hours,

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