What to do if offered a job that pays 2/3 of what you used to make but are unemployed and broke? Is it a death sentence to ever getting back where I was or is there hope?

This is a shit job in a shit neighborhood for a shit industry I truly want nothing to do with, but need money.

My unemployment still hasn't come through and we all know that also only pays about 2/3 of previous pay, so is this even worth it? Just wait for unemployment and risk utilities getting shut off? Having morals sucks.

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When I was in your shoes I took it and kept looking and was more selective than when I had no job.

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I was going to say the same thing. It’s easier to find a job, when you already have one. Take it, however don’t stop looking for your primary option.

Where does unemployment pay 2/3 of salary? I'm on the max Texas unemployment and it's between 15-20% of my previous salary, but only for six months so probably 10% of my pay last year.

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To be fair, it looks like New Jersey pays way more (average weekly wage * .6), but the max is $905/week. So if you made over $78,000, it's still $905/week.

What sort of terrible industry are you referring to? There is usually something positive on every industry

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There's something positive in everything, and this one is quite popular and does it's share of good, however I have ethical issues with nearly all my experiences in said industry and would hate or resent (or both?) literally being forced to choose between that job ob losing my house.

There can't be just one job out there even close to my field!

Can you negotiate a sign-on bonus? Then if you hate the job, you can quit after a month and keep the bonus. Beat the system.

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This one was a temp job anyhow, but my last 6 month position stretched out to 30 years, so I am a biased observer.

I think there is a line of job you're unwilling to take, but equally you may as well give it a go, make some money, you can always leave.

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