Affirmation

I got an offer on the job.  It was for less than I make now, even after a very candid discussion during my interview about income requirements.

I said I'd have to think about it because of the pay cut.
(keeping in mind that the big boss who was invited in to my interview process came right out and said "we don't get raises.")

My potential boss said she'd double check the pay when she was back in the office (she actually contacted me to offer me the job WHILE she was on vacation. What does THAT tell you?)

When she got back to me, the pay was .50c an hour higher than it was originally, and she said that was the best she could do.

That's a .07c an hour increase from where I am now.  And if I never get another raise, at least I won't be going DOWN from where I am now, like my pay has done three times at my current job.

I tossed and turned for a couple of nights.  Then I said yes.

If she accepts my affirmation and my current employers notice requirements, I will start my new job on Monday, July 29, 2013.

DEEEEEEEP SIGH OF RELIEF!!!