Lost my consulting job recently, and have been struggling to find other consulting jobs. I have been unemployed for two months and have an offer for a job at my Alma matter university for a full time role. It's a decent gig, but It's $20k less than what I was making. I'm thinking of taking it, given today's job market, and continuing to look for better roles. But I feel like I should really stay 9-12 months at least, right, to avoid short stints on my resume...? If you were me, would you take it

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Yes, consulting is junk right now. University benefits are often generous.

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Take it

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Absolutely take it. Safe haven. Any port in a storm. Stay at least a year, more for your commitment to the university and the time you’ll commit to onboarding. You may love it! And take courses for sure if free. And $20k after taxes is just around $615 less per pay. This looks good on your resume and is easily explained or justified due to market conditions and “opportunity to give back to my alma mater.” If it were me 😉

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I’d take it. If you’re able to take classes or use the campus for free it could be worthwhile.

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Take the lower gig and be financially stable vs having your ego rule you. Also, in terms of jumping ship early, if the other company reaches out or calls you back, they already know your current stint more or less. It's more of their problem.

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Yes

Yes take it. Things will be volatile for a while

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