I just accepted a job offer, but it's hard to feel excited about it. The salary is $74k, which is $35-50k less than what I've made in the past, and it's even less than what I was earning back in 2000. I feel defeated, especially since the recruiter is taking a significant cut of the pay. I had two recent contract roles where I earned $135k and $150k, so this feels like a huge step back. While the new position is in management with direct reports and comes with the potential for a conversion salary that might match what I earned three years ago, the lack of benefits is tough. I'm currently paying $2k a month for health insurance for myself and my child. It's frustrating because this is a well-known Fortune 500 company, and I have 30 years of experience, including 15 years working closely with upper management. I didn't have to take this job, but I need the stability of a full-time position with benefits. Now, I'm just hoping that once I convert, they can at least match my last full-time salary, which was still $25k more than what I'm starting at.
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