I'm facing a dilemma. Laid off 7 months ago, I've exhausted unemployment benefits. Recently offered a part-time job in a breast cancer non-profit, but pay is low. Simultaneously, in early stages of interviewing for a potentially exciting job. Considering starting a consulting side hustle with the non-profit job, but it pays less than unemployment. Should I accept the non-profit job and continue the interview process? Worried about missing income, but unsure if the pay cut is worth it.

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Absolutely. Take the gig while something better comes your way. I took a demotion at a place I don’t like, but I’m still applying to “better” jobs.

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oof yeah a lot of us are struggling with that. Personally I can't string enough consistent gigs in this economy. I have a screener for a low paid gig and a highly paid interesting full time position. If I were you take the low paid consultancy gig and continue interviewing. Your head is in the right place.

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Having some income coming in even if it's lower than what you're used to, can help ease the financial strain while you explore other opportunities. Starting a consulting side hustle with the nonprofit could also be a smart move. It could give you some flexibility and potentially supplement your income depending on how much time and effort you're able to put into it

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