Damn it, got some dissapointing news regarding a job

[HEyHEY]

I've been told I'm high on the list for a new reporter position at a wire service here in Beijing. I was happy to hear it as I am working way below my skill set now. It's for a western company which usually means twice as much as a chinese one. However, the guy told me the salary yesterday and it's actually LESS than what I make.

Kind of torn if I'm offered the position. I mean, I want to get back in real media for my resume, and this could get me a J-visa as well, plus it's a stepping stone to better jobs, but I was kinda hoping to stop being poor next year.

[ThomasQED]

1. This is where you leak

how valuable you are and how much you make, so they know they have to offer you more. Happens in the movies, right?

[HEyHEY]

2. Ha ha, well I was thinking of asking for more, couldn't hurt, right?

If they say no they say no.

[JVS]

3. What's a J-visa?

[HEyHEY]

5. Journalist visa

Means you can go to government press conferences and stuff. Without a J-visa, government officials won't even talk to you.

[JVS]

7. Would having a J-Visa mean the end of the possibility of visiting the DPRK?

Because I know the DPRK doesn't much like journalists and having a big old J-Visa kind of makes it undeniable. Or are you already too deep into the field to go to the DPRK?

[HEyHEY]

9. I could still go, but it would be hard, the DPRK will let reporters in

My friend is a national TV correspondent and he was supposed to go this week, his station cancelled though.

[Skittles]

4. try to bargain with him

back up to at least what you make now - make a case for your skills and charm HEyHEY

[HEyHEY]

6. I think I'll have to

I promise the GF kids in a couple years, dammit! Can't have no kids on shit wages, even in China.

[Skittles]

8. dunno about the culture there but

I don't think it's a bad trait in a potential employee, to say HEy, I am worth more than that to you and here is why. Yes. :D

[HEyHEY]

10. Well, it is a western company

Frankly this wage is pathetic. I know people working at Chinese papers making more.

[Skittles]

11. I hear you

my salary was cut when my company was still making record profits :(

[HEyHEY]

12. Scum n/t

[applegrove]

13. I would take the job that gives you the best experience that is if you can afford to do it.

[HEyHEY]

14. Well, I weighed it all

And I will take it, if only for the fact I'll simply be happier. Poorer, but happier. Plus there's always extra work here if you speak English, voice-over work, copy editing and all that. But, the main concern is that me and my SO have been discussing marriage and kids.... I can't afford a family on this money.