Should I Take A Pay-Cut to Move from A Temp Job to A Perm Job
Posted August 12, 2008 by Mister Knowitall

Category: Jobs and Employment Math and Science

I’ve been temping in the tech industry and making some pretty good money, but I feel it’s time to settle down, find a “home” and start building a career somewhere. The problem is that recruiters keep trying to lowball me, telling me “perm” jobs pay less. Is this true? Should I take less or should I hold out for a perm job that pays the same rate as my temp gigs have?

The conventional wisdom in the employment industry is that the hourly rate for a temp job will be more than if you did the same job as a full-time employee because full-time employees get more benefits. But the real answer is that it depends on the benefits. Some are worth the pay cut, but some aren’t. Read the rest of this article »

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