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jman
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25 Apr 2006, 2:34 pm

I got a job interview on friday for a help desk position. It only pays 10 dollars an hour but includes all kinds of benefits. If i get offered this job should i take it because of the benefits or should I keep my options open and wait for a job that pays more and includes the benefits I want. What do you guys think?



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25 Apr 2006, 3:19 pm

Weigh it out. What kinds of benefits does this job have beyond the basic healthcare, and how valuable will they be for you? Also, how much do they bite you for on healthcare each paycheck? If it's too much, that may overshadow the other benefits and give you incentive to look a little further.



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25 Apr 2006, 4:57 pm

Take the job but never stop looking for a job with everything you want especially if its more than you get now. Your the employee you can quit if something better comes along. It took me a very long time to realize this myself and took much abuse in the past now I work for myself.


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