pink_sugar Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) How do you all address the topic of compensation when it comes to looking for another job? I've heard it looks bad to ask the pay rate in an interview, but I had gotten an email response for an interview from a non profit saying their salary is pretty low. I honestly cannot afford to make less than I do now... Which is the purpose of my job hunting. If unemployed, I don't think it's as important, but definitely important when moving to another job. My brother took a job before realizing it was minimum wage and moved out of state for it. Edited November 13, 2012 by pink_sugar Link to post Share on other sites
carhill Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 IMO, since they proactively mentioned salary as 'low', I would clearly state what I was willing to accept and leave it at that. If it's acceptable, then the process progresses. If not, next. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author pink_sugar Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 They responded and said that I would need to discuss that with the director. So I would need to go to the interview to find out what exactly my pay is. I'm surprised they would contact me without having some indication of what the compensation is. Should I go to the interview anyways? Link to post Share on other sites
BklynGuy Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Most non-profits don't pay well. I've had 3yrs of experience with this. Yes, go to the interview & find out the pay rate. Knowing is half the battle 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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