Salary to Contractor???? 3

[Gymmeh]

So I got this new job offer starting off as and Autodesk Inventor design engineer and supposedly working into FEA and engineering as I learn. I really like the company, and really want to get into the field of work.

The problem is that they want to pay me $18/hr and hire me like a contractor for the first 3 months. Then depending on my performance I would get a pay increase between $23-25/hr and some health insurance contribution.

Of course this is a large step back from my salary and full benefits, but what I want to get into more CAE.

I asked the manager if they could at least mach my health plan and try to get closer to what I make now. Should you take manger pay cut when changing jobs because they will be “training” you for the first 3 months?

I guess the other question is, isn’t $23-$24/hr more reasonable for drafting as a contractor?

 

[mshimko]

Glad to see you come out OK.

In a way, this is just like playing poker, where the company knows part of what you are holding. Your challenge is to ID as many of HIS cards (and the other players) to even to odds or even give you an edge. After that, it's a matter of how you present your case, and be willing to walk away.

Come to think of it, this is identical to negotiating a new car!