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Originally posted by kermitology@Aug 30 2005, 05:37 PM
So I have gotten a job offer from a small Electrical Engineering company for $36,500 a year with discretionary bonuses after 12 months and a salary review after 3 months. The expectation is that I would work 45 hours per week, which basically boils down to $16/hr. I didn't plan on taking anything below 40,000. Anyone think I'm out of whack?
What would you settle for? And how would you politely turn down the offer?
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Congratulations on the job offer Kermit. Were you in the CO-OP program during university? (ie. do you have any work experience?) If you do, I think you're fine. I agree with your plan to not accept any job offering less than $40,000 also. The high-tech sector seems to be picking up now, and a few colleagues of mine have told me that it won't be hard to find work as an Electrical Engineer soon.
As for turning down the offer, I'd send off a quick letter to the person in charge of things down there thanking him/her for his/her time, but you would have to decline the offer. I'd also mention the main reason being the salary. Maybe they'll give you what you want?