When a job offer comes in way below market rate, do you counter or walk away? I’m so tired of being told to be “grateful” for scraps just to stay in the game. This time, I want to stand firm. What would you do?

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How much do you need an income? Any income? It's easy to tell people to walk away if you yourself aren't in the position of not being able to pay rent. If I had no income, I would take what I was offered, and then keep looking for something that pays better. Even a bad salary is better than no salary.

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Walk away. Gratitude doesn’t pay bills. Let them learn to budget for talent.

Always counter. You've already put the time into interviewing, there's no reason to walk away without at least trying to secure better pay. If they refuse to negotiate, then move on.

It’s difficult because it’s work, you never know when the next job comes along so sometimes you have to accept the job!

Nah I hate this mindset, absolutely counter and try and get what you think you deserve! You don’t have to be “grateful” for anything.

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