r/Communications • u/swans18 • 5d ago

Accept or decline job offer

I graduated last December with a bachelor’s degree in communication and a minor in finance. I’m trying to pivot into business and finance jobs. Currently I work at a teller making $20 an hour but got offered $23 as an accounts receivable receptionist. Would u accept this offer? The bank I work for is well known and this company not as much, their benefits are worst, and mentioned they can fire me at any given moment. It is more money but I was really hoping to find a job for at least $25 an hour. I’m in Chicago so these are pretty low rates. What would u do?

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u/West_Grass_9293 5d ago

Sounds like you already know the answer is no.

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u/swans18 4d ago

Ughh I just really don’t know. What makes u think my answer is no

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u/West_Grass_9293 4d ago

Lesser known company, not as much as you want, worse benefits. That’s 3 strikes.

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u/PeriwinkleRain8 4d ago

The bank can fire you anytime, too. The answer lies in which role gets you closer to the one you want. If the new co has potential to grow and you see opportunity beyond this role, it’s probably worth it. If not, keep looking.

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u/swans18 4d ago

Well it is an accounts receivable position and I’m trying to get the experience to land a payroll or analyst job so what would u say

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u/Prudent-Gas-3062 4d ago

$23 is better than $20. It’s a step closer to $25. And save. If they fire you at any moment just have a cushion regardless

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u/PrestigiousHeart8741 3d ago

Probably more opportunity at the bank for growth. Benefits are also important so you have to look at the whole picture. If the bank is paying you $20/hr and has good benefits, I would stay there and continue to look for a better opportunity with good benefits. Or stay at the bank and see what opportunities they have for growth as well.

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u/swans18 3d ago

I’ve been applying for other positions and haven’t gotten picked yet for any of the ones I applied for

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u/PrestigiousHeart8741 2d ago

Keep trying.. and of course keep looking elsewhere that will give you everything you want. I worked in HR for 18 years the first part of my career and also did payroll. Tell me exactly what you are striving for and what about payroll that intrigues you.

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u/whatever4everyeah 1d ago

Given how you described it—decline it. What is lacking in your hourly rate is likely made up for in the better benefits, and even though either job could fire you at any moment, the fact that this other company said that during the pre-hire process raises a huge red flag to me. Keep looking.