u/Jaded-Process2635

At the beginning of the year, I made the switch from journalism to comms. I got a job doing communications for a state elected official. I really like the work, my coworkers, and the elected official, but the pay is killing me. It about $15,000 less than I was making as a journalist (I was lucky to be paid well as a reporter - thanks unions!) and I was OK with taking a pay cut to get my foot in the door. But it’s been 5 months and I am struggling with the lower pay. I know legislators have limited budgets to pay staff - is it even worth asking for a raise? It’s also only been 5 months, so I’m not sure it’s even appropriate to be asking at this point. Anyone been in a similar situation and have advice? TIA 😄