Salary: Would you push for more?

[Wryel]

So I've just been offered a new job, its going to be a great opportunity to learn and get exposure to new technology. The plan is to be a consultant within 2 years or so which would be great.

But.

It means a salary cut, over 20%. It was originally a graduate role but because I've got a good amount of experience in desktop support (about 5 years) the offer is a bit higher than it would have been (again, about 20%).

So do I ask for any more? An extra grand would make things easier on me but I don't want to **** these people off, especially as the guy I'm dealing with really pushed for me and not a graduate.

 

[Wryel]

"great opportunity" "exposure to new technology" and "consultant" are the key words for pyramid scheme and salesman.

I know. But I got this interview through a very good friend so I have no doubts about it. The company is also in the 'Top IT companies to work for' list. Its on one of these lists

If you're happy in your current job with training, advancement etc then I'd ask for more. If not then I'd be tempted to take the new offer. 20% sounds like a lot but it really depends how quickly you're likely to be back up at your current salary. I took a 30% pay cut 2 years ago, I'm already above it in a job I love, where as I was bored silly in my previous post. It worked out for me, might do the same for you

No, my current job has reached a dead end, the training scheme is non-existent and I've been told I'm at the top end of the salary scale and no obvious progression within the company.