I had a phone interview this afternoon and it went well, but the salary is about half of what I was making when I lost my job in 2007. It really is amazing what a company expects as far as the responsibilities of the position and the salary they are paying.
I had anticipated a discussion about salary, so I did my research online for salary ranges for that job title in that zip code. I even low-balled it and still was shocked by what they are offering.
I told the HR person that I would still like to pursue the opportunity; that my first priority is to stay in my field.
I am so grateful to have received the call but I’ve got to be honest, as quickly as the balloon inflated, it deflated twice that fast.
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