Today I have to decide whether to sign a contract for my first full time job. However, I am uncertain as to whether the pay I am being offered is appropriate for my skills. I recently graduated with a master's degree and have a background in web design, specifically designing accessible web sites. The job I have been offered would involve designing accessible web sites and acting as a web master. I am being offered $18/hr, which I realize is good pay under the current situation with the economy. However, the company I work for (I am currently temping for the company that offered me the job) recently showed me a receipt where they paid a contractor $95/hr to complete the same duties I would be responsible for. I would also be receiving the same pay as the woman who acts as our office secretary (she has been there six months). I currently don't have any other jobs offers, so I don't have any bargaining leverage. Do I ask for a higher salary, or should I just realize how lucky I am and be happy with what has been offered to me?
I greatly appreciate any adive anyone might have. I'm new at all of this.
Thanks!
I greatly appreciate any adive anyone might have. I'm new at all of this.
Thanks!