[HalpMe]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Your current contract is ending, right?

So, if you are certain that it cannot be extended or you really don't want to re-contract, your options are:
1. You become jobless, or
2. You take up this new job,
and you look for another job.

The only difference between the 2 is for option 1, you NEED to find that "another job" and naturally, you will have less negotiation power while for option 2, you will still be employed (despite the lower pay) but you don't need to be looking for that "another job" as desperately.

It's generally better to be looking for a job when you are employed because the interviewer will be less likely to low ball you since they know you have options. If you are unemployed, they know your options are either to take their job offer or remain with zero income, so they may low ball you. Same for if your contract is ending, don't tell the interviewer that.

Thank you for your advice!