Navigating a Career Shift: Weighing a Nonprofit Job Offer in NYC

I'm currently two years post-graduation with a degree in health and nutritional science. I started my first job in January at a federally funded health program, but I've realized that I really dislike it, and the pay is only $45,000. I've been trying to pivot towards the corporate sector, specifically in operations and compliance, and I'm open to health-adjacent roles in pharmaceuticals and biotech. So far, I've had two interviews with a top advertising company and a growing health tech startup, but neither led to anything. However, those experiences have boosted my confidence that I can make this transition soon. I have an upcoming interview with a city-funded program through a nonprofit, and the pay range is $27-30 an hour. It's a hybrid position with decent benefits, and while the work is similar to what I'm doing now, it leans more into compliance. My main concern is that this isn't the pay raise I'm looking for, and I really want to leave the public health nonprofit space altogether. I'm wondering if I should seriously consider this interview or potential job offer, especially since I'm based in NYC where salary is crucial.

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