u/Unusual_Bandicoot425

I feel pretty fortunate to have received an offer for a State position, but it is a merit comp role. I tried to negotiate for a higher starting salary but they only offered the minimum starting rate.

I am trying to decide if it is still worth accepting given that there is no structured pay progression like in union positions.

I have been applying to union jobs for a while with no success, so this feels like a good opportunity but I am unsure about the long term tradeoffs.

I would really appreciate any advice or experiences from people in merit comp versus union roles.

I feel pretty fortunate to have received an offer for a State position, but it is a merit comp role. I tried to negotiate for a higher starting salary but they only offered the minimum starting rate.

I am trying to decide if it is still worth accepting given that there is no structured pay progression like in union positions.

I have been applying to union jobs for a while with no success, so this feels like a good opportunity but I am unsure about the long term tradeoffs.

I would really appreciate any advice or experiences from people in merit comp versus union roles.

I feel pretty fortunate to have received an offer for a State position, but it is a merit comp role. I tried to negotiate for a higher starting salary but they only offered the minimum starting rate.

I am trying to decide if it is still worth accepting given that there is no structured pay progression like in union positions.

I have been applying to union jobs for a while with no success, so this feels like a good opportunity but I am unsure about the long term tradeoffs.

I would really appreciate any advice or experiences from people in merit comp versus union roles.