{"id":18345,"date":"2021-04-16T17:25:52","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T15:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/?p=18345"},"modified":"2022-01-28T12:11:26","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T10:11:26","slug":"is-it-ok-to-accept-a-low-paying-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/is-it-ok-to-accept-a-low-paying-job","title":{"rendered":"Is It OK to Accept A Low Paying Job?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1c33253cfa9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1c33253cfa9\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/is-it-ok-to-accept-a-low-paying-job\/#Dear_HR\" >Dear HR,<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/is-it-ok-to-accept-a-low-paying-job\/#Dear_Jobseeker\" >Dear Jobseeker<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dear_HR\"><\/span>Dear HR,<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I was one of the lucky ones who got a permanent job right after National Service. I had been working for almost a year until I was made redundant as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, I am unemployed. For the past 6months I have been applying to some jobs but to no avail.<\/p>\n<p>I recently chanced on an internship opportunity of which I think I qualify for. I read the job description and I strongly believe that I will be considered. But&#8230;. the issue is with the allowance. It&#8217;s a bit lower than what I used to take at my previous job.<\/p>\n<p>I really need this job but my only worry is the money. It is half my previous salary. Do you think I should apply?<\/p>\n<p>What do I do?<\/p>\n<p>Worried Jobseeker,<\/p>\n<p>Irene<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dear HR: Is it OK to Accept A Lower Paying Job?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dUHMgJORhyo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h1>Response from HR<\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dear_Jobseeker\"><\/span>Dear Jobseeker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We understand how you feel. Losing a job is one of the devastating things to experience as a professional. Yet we can assure you that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Ideally, every worker wishes to attain higher heights in his\/her career, but life happens.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/here-is-what-to-do-when-you-lose-your-job\/\">Losing a job is one of the uncertainties of an employee<\/a>, yet to every problem there is always a solution. Now to your question. It is never easy to succumb to a lower salary when you are used to taking a higher pay.<\/p>\n<p>It is good to note that although monetary compensation is very important and it plays a vital role in employee engagement and productivity at work, sometimes other non monetary benefits supersede it.<\/p>\n<p>As you mentioned, this new role you are interested in applying for, is an internship opportunity and you have to understand that <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/hiring-interns\/\">internships are basically a work experience opportunity employers offer to tertiary students or graduates.<\/a> This is mostly not paid for, yet there are some organizations who pay interns allowances during their internship periods.<\/p>\n<p>Since you have tested the waters, it is understandable to feel this way. If you are currently unemployed and this job seem to be a perfect opportunity for you, don\u2019t dismiss a job offer because of low pay. You have to reconsider. This may be a stepping stone to better opportunities ahead.<\/p>\n<p>Make no mistake, we are not advocating you accept peanuts but there are exceptions. As a professional, you should always know your worth, never sell yourself short. You are trading your skills and knowledge with potential employers; negotiate for as much as you can get, and walk away if you are not satisfied.<\/p>\n<p>However, as stated earlier, there are exceptional instances whereby taking a lower pay could benefit you eventually. Think about it and apply.<\/p>\n<p>If you decide to look for other employment opportunities you can <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/customer\/sign-up\">sign up<\/a> on Jobberman and <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/seize-your-next-opportunity\">seize your next opportunity.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Was this helpful? 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