I didn't get/take the job...

It would depend on other things, such as perks that might come with the new job, whether the parking was better or there were more windows or other comfort features, opportunities for advancement, maybe how happy or unhappy I was with the present employer. If the new job had more permanence that would be worth giving up some money maybe.

I prefer a better work environment, but we don't know for sure that would have been better once you got there, so maybe it turned out for the best. Good luck!

Sometimes we don't have a choice,we have to live,we need money to cover the exspenses.When I was at college,I didn't have to worry about the money,I would do anything to go after my dreams,get a dream job,even if it's with harder work and lower compensation.But now,I doubt,I might take a job with higher salary which I don't like just like you did.But if the job has potential great opportunity I might as well take it even if didn't pay well.

i think you have done the perfect thing. i would not have taken the job if it pays me same or very little as the current job. one basic point in changing the job is hike in pay, is not it? I think i also have done the same.

I think I would have declined it like you did! Sometimes money really matters in job hunting. If the job sounds interesting, it's a good thing; but if I have to take a job for lower salary, I don't think I will make that change because it doesn't make sense to me and I would want to progress in life instead of going backward.

I would have done the same thing. In todays age money is tight so we have to do things that dont always make us happy. My hubby would love to switch jobs but we need the money too much.

For me, If I have another option I will just decline it! It will be useless if I will work there whole day and my earning is still not enough for my family! I will just look for another work who can give be a better salary!I know with your qualifications, It will be easier for you to get hired!

Sometimes what you need to do, is weigh the Pros with the Cons. Look at both jobs, what they have to offer you, and what you are doing in both positions, etc. and then go from there. Sometimes it is better off to be Happy where you work than to have to settle for $$, as it could be a major stepping stone in your life you really need for a better paying job down the road.

All I can tell you in today's economy sometimes that is a hard thing to do. But at least when you know you are out there trying to apply yourself something better will come for you, and you know it will be worth all the time and money you have spent doing so.

I actually think it would depend on if it gave me the same schedule as the kids! kwim?

making more money would be nicer... but if it meant having the three months they are off... off... then I might consider it!

Your family needs financial security. But at the same time, if you would be better for a position, and have a passion and actually care to help the students involved, and may care more than someone else, then these students might be missing out on something.

Your family should not be neglected, so if it's just an unreasonable amount with no agreement of it being adjusted or changed, then I would have to do the same....

But if it was because I believed I was worth more, but I could make it work, and my career would be more rewarding and I could genuinely help students (high school kids need real people that care and will help us) ....maybe I would talk it over with my family, and see where was best for us...and what would be most rewarding to me...

Hello there, there are a couple of factors need to be taken into account. 1) In you post, you said your background was perfect for the job, but you didn’t give more details on how many years of experiences you have; why you thought you were perfect for the job. 2) You didn’t give reason why the school decided to give you low paid. 3) Did they suggest giving you a good pay rise after the probation?

Anyway, I may consider taking this job if I were you. Because 1) I could spend more time with my child as there were summer/winter vacations. 2) It was a challenge as I liked this type of job. 3) I would give the school and myself a chance to know each other so that my pay might go up at the end.