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[notodette]

I am a broadcast news producer / reporter (mostly producer). I have moved to market 160 for my husband's new job. I am currently a SAHM to my 22-month-old twins. I have the opportunity to anchor the weekend newscast here. For $10 an hour

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[thespian]

you know, I was trained as a journalist (Ryerson in Toronto). I got into desktop publishing at the start of my career, though, and sucked into web developing since 1996. I recently took a job at a non-profit organization, and they were *embarrassed* that they could only offer me $15 an hour on this contract (I like working for non-profits).

But seriously. They were embarrassed at what they offered, and apologized. That station should *totally* be blushing to their toes.

[journalismgirl]

For $10 an hour?

I don't know what going rate is in that area... but no, I wouldn't do it. I'd be afraid that when you take something that low, you're going to get a reputation as always being willing to go that low.

[notodette]

It is less than half of what I was making back home and I haven't made that little since my very first news writing job.

[jotwell]

Yikes, that's low wages

[months]

Woah, slow down there. Before you decide whether to take the crappy money, have you found out if there's any chance of raising it? Ask that question first.

[bulliciosa]

have you found out if there's any chance of raising it? Ask that question first.

For real. I'd try to negotiate first; if they're unwilling to budge, walk. Given your background, it sounds like you can afford to hold out for something better.

[sseitz]

This is too insulting for words. I was making that as a temp typist in 1982. Deamnd something decent or don't do it.