There are not so many similar situations. Find out when you can make concessions when it comes to low wages.
Let’s be honest, material reward is one of the most important reasons why people go to work at all. Money gives us food, a home, the opportunity to engage in self-development, travel, just live the life we like. Therefore, in salary matters, compromises should only be made as a last resort.
We are thinking about the circumstances under which you can accept a job offer for which you will be paid less than your colleagues.
1. For career prospects
Your desired salary level can be reduced if the company where you are employed has career prospects. If an increase in the next year or two does not shine for you, then you should not agree to work for a penny. A qualified specialist will always find his place in the labor market, a well-paid place.
2. To gain experience
A student who has just graduated from the university has not worked a day and, as a result, has no work experience, will have to agree to a lower salary. But if he has enough energy, strength and desire, in a few years he will master the necessary skills and with already increased salary requirements will be able to move to another position or even to another company.
This option is also suitable for a specialist who seeks to radically change the field of activity. For example, an accountant decided to become a Front end developer. But you should always consider how quickly you will get back to the pay level you had before, and whether it is possible at all.
3. When a company offers additional bonuses
It makes sense to accept a job offer with a lower salary even when the employer offers an impressive social package or will compensate part of the employee’s expenses. This can be free lunches, corporate transport, medical insurance, payment for communication services – all this saves you money.
Also, such “buns” can be expressed in the form of bonuses – the thirteenth salary, a bonus at the end of the year, for overfulfillment of the plan. You need to find out about what comes with a low salary at the interview stage.
4. If your goal is a prestigious company
It happens that a company is very attractive and getting there is a great success. Low remuneration for labor can be the price for employment in such a corporation, organization, firm, etc.
Indeed, such employers compensate for expenses, train, take care of their people, and provide growth and development prospects. And it attracts. But the most attractive thing is the status of the place of work. Employees are given interesting tasks, they become part of something big, important, and are involved in solving global problems. Job seekers compete for a place in such companies and are ready to work for little money. This is exactly the case when you settle for less, but in the long term you will get more.
5. To relax or avoid stress
It happens – a specialist feels that he needs to take a break from his current job or after a complete burnout in a previous position, and moves to a lower position. Yes, he will lose his salary, but he will also receive less work, will not lose skills and will not make excuses for gaps in seniority. And after the rest he will be able to “return to the big sport.”
True, such a maneuver is not suitable for everyone, only for those who can afford to earn less during this period of time.
High-quality work should pay well, and if you intend to accept a salary below market, then you must have good reasons. Just keep in mind a reminder that this is a temporary phenomenon and the period of gaining experience or getting a promotion should not be prolonged.