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February 24,2023 at 1:58AM UTC

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I left my job a few weeks ago for various reasons but mainly because of the stress. I worked there for 4 years and just couldn't do it anymore. I've been interviewing like crazy, but still haven't heard back from the job I really want. I have been offered a job with another company and the salary is way lower than my last job. I went through the interviews for practice and didn't necessarily expect to be offered the position. They have expressed that there is room to grow within the company in different areas but this is where I would have to start. Deep down, I feel like I shouldn't accept and continue to look for jobs that are more mid-level. I haven't been looking for a new job that long, but I am tired. I'm not sure what to do.

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AnonymousFebruary 24,2023 at 2:45AM UTC
Take a breath. Don't sell yourself short just because you haven't received another offer. Like you said.....you just started.
AnonymousFebruary 24,2023 at 1:37PM UTC
Good for you for making yourself a priority and leaving a stressful role. I did the same w/out having a backup and I don't regret it. In the past (after I was laid off in March 2020), I went gang-busters and interviewed with MANY companies in a short timeframe. Looking back, I was operating on fear rather than want. The entire job-hunting process is incredibly draining. For 2-3 months, I was determined to land something. I turned down a couple of offers but settled on one that was not what I expected and quit after 1 month (I also had a great offer elsewhere). I spent nearly a year at the "new" job but left after many months of being miserable. The point to this is that while I exhausted myself with interviewing too hard in a short amount of time. I didn't jump at the first offer but there was a lot of rejection and the interview process is another beast. Even though I wasn't desperate, I wanted stability. The irony is not lost of me as these short-term stints of employment meant starting all over again. Please go with your gut and keep looking (and take breaks here and there). Good luck and keep us posted!
AnonymousFebruary 27,2023 at 2:19PM UTC
I'm not sure anyone here can give you definitive advice, but I will provide some things to consider. How long can you afford to be without a paycheck? Is the job offered something you would feel qualified and comfortable doing or over-qualified for? Do you know anyone inside the company you trust who can guide you on the promise of job growth? If not, does the company have a tuition reimbursement plan? If it does, this shows that they are a company that values its employees' growth and expects them to grow within their roles. If you need a paycheck, even if you have to tighten your belt for a while, you should probably consider taking the offered one. You can still keep looking. Hopefully, this other job will come through before you have to make a decision. Good luck with your search.