Keeping my fingers crossed...
By Sam Charles
@S4mmyboy (3266)
Mumbai, India
August 26, 2021 11:05am CST
After 18 months of being jobless, saw a ray of hope yesterday. I was called for an interview from one of the many Hotels which I had applied all these days... They were quite impressed with me, but things got stuck at the salary part.... They are not ready to pay what I used to earn earlier.
I understand that hospitality industry, is one of the worst hit due to the pandemic....but not getting the salary what I had been earning earlier has disappointed me a bit.....
So just waiting for an answer from the HR team.
What shall I do? Do I agree to their salary whatever they offer or to still keep waiting?
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22 responses
@GardenGerty (157674)
• United States
26 Aug 21
If they cannot match your salary initially perhaps they can set a timeline for receiving raises or offer other perks for you to balance it out.
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@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
26 Aug 21
@GardenGerty They said they don't have budget for what I have asked for ...They offered me 22% less than what I was earning earlier.
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@kobesbuddy (74822)
• East Tawas, Michigan
26 Aug 21
After 18 months of being jobless, I'd grab onto this position until something better comes along! Reject a job? God forbid, NO!
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@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
26 Aug 21
@kobesbuddy....yes that is making me to think of taking this offer....but it would affect my career.....but I have no choice....anyways am still waiting for a reply from the HR Team
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@kobesbuddy (74822)
• East Tawas, Michigan
26 Aug 21
@S4mmyboy Unemployment doesn't help your career either!
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@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
26 Aug 21
@kobesbuddy yes you are absolutely right....
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@RebeccasFarm (86828)
• United States
26 Aug 21
I am not sure about it Sam..myself, I would be able to take it as I would have something rather than nothing.
But this is entirely dependent on if it is costing you more to work there.
I am happy that they called you Congratulations
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@RebeccasFarm (86828)
• United States
26 Aug 21
@S4mmyboy Do let us know if you decide to take it or not
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@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
26 Aug 21
Yes....thank you very much @RebeccasFarm...yes the work load is infact double....I worked for a 450 room deluxe hotel, while this is a 799 room in all.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
1 Sep 21
I hope you get a job you like and close to the salary you need... You can always keep hunting for a different job while you earn less than you want. Surely that situation won't last forever.
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@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
1 Sep 21
@DaddyEvil....hmm... Iam applying wherever am vacancies are there.
Ru done with your work?
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@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
1 Sep 21
@DaddyEvil how many brothers are you in all?
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@lovebuglena (43087)
• Staten Island, New York
26 Aug 21
If you are desperate then you should take it. If you can hold off then perhaps you should decline, especially if it will do you harm career-wise. Can you negotiate your pay?
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@lovebuglena (43087)
• Staten Island, New York
26 Aug 21
@S4mmyboy If they REALLY want you they won't let you go that easily.
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@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
26 Aug 21
@lovebuglena thank you very much....that's what few of my friends told me..
But am running out of cash, almost nil....
At the same time my salary would be 22% lesser than what I was earning earlier and I was told that I may not have any support team to handle and I would be working all alone.
I'm trying to negotiate....let me wait and watch what the HR team would offer me final...
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@ThatDisha (4010)
• India
26 Aug 21
You must grab the opportunity for now and then look for other good options
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@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
26 Aug 21
Yes, @ThatDisha but the salary part is what worrying me ...I would have to show my latest salary slip for my next future job, which infact is 22% less than what I was earning earlier
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@ThatDisha (4010)
• India
27 Aug 21
@S4mmyboy ohh...but something is better than nothing and hence this opportunity might be less paying but still you have a job in your hand
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@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
31 Aug 21
In my opinion, you should negotiate and should seize the opportunity because I think the hotel industry is not going to nurture soon. You already might have used up money from your savings as you told that you don't have a job at present. You should search for a job with better income after some time.
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@prashu228 (37525)
• India
27 Aug 21
If it's necessary ...You can take the offer for time being...as there is no guarantee how the recruitments are happening now....but meanwhile keep applying for better ones..
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@prashu228 (37525)
• India
27 Aug 21
@S4mmyboy Minimum one year okay ..that's fair enough on their part ..
In that case ...better you should wait for other opportunities
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@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
27 Aug 21
@prashu228 They want me to stay with them for atleast 18 months....however am still waiting for reply from their HR team ...thank you
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@RebeccasFarm (86828)
• United States
9 Sep 21
What is going on Sam did you take anything no?
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@RebeccasFarm (86828)
• United States
9 Sep 21
@S4mmyboy I am so very happy to hear this and I know you are happy to finally get this done and your girlfriend must be over the moon too. Thank you for telling me Sam..I had been praying for our success to find something that was okay for you. Congratulations
@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
9 Sep 21
@RebeccasFarm so kind of you.. .....thank you so much..... I have to complete all the formalities by Sunday and report on duty by Monday.
Thank you so much for your prayers.
What about you? Did you find any house?
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@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
9 Sep 21
Hiiiiiii @RebeccasFarm!!!!. How are you?.... After waiting for so many days, they finally called me today for final negotiation. And I accepted the offer today and they have asked me to do my medicals.......
So am now on my way home
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Apart from my girlfriend, you are the first one to be informed among my all other friends .
Thank you so much
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Apart from my girlfriend, you are the first one to be informed among my all other friends .
Thank you so much@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
31 Aug 21
Ohh @RebeccasFarm....thank you so much for your concern. No nothing yet from them... It's been a week now. Let's see....
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@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
1 Sep 21
Erly I was confused, but then i thought of taking it up, but I haven't heard anything yet from them.
@averygirl72 (37753)
• Philippines
27 Aug 21
If I'm in your position I will accept the job as it is hard to find a job now that is pandemic. Even if the salary is not that big but if you can still wait then just wait for a better opportunity
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@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
27 Aug 21
@averygirl72 thank you very much...appreciate your comment
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Aug 21
I guess it depends on how badly you want to work for them and if it will offer you new opportunities after the pandemic goes away.
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@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
27 Aug 21
@BelleStarr...hopefully... But this pandemic is not gonna end soon
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@MariaIsHere (286)
• Philippines
27 Aug 21
That's really a great news! hope you get the job.
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