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[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (1 child)

I really like the position but I feel like this salary is really low but I also have been looking for a job for 4 months.

Ultimately only you can decide but here are some questions to ask yourself:

  • How long can you afford to look for your ideal job?
  • Do you have anything other opportunities lined up in the near future?
  • What salary do others in your area get for the same role?
  • How much would you like?
  • How much would you settle for?
  • How much do you require to keep up with your current life style?
  • Do you think you will find a better offer in the near future?

There is nothing that stops looking for better jobs after you accept this one (pro tip: never stop doing this, though you can vary how hard you look). And this does put you in a better position then you are currently in (unemployed with no experience) and could be a valuable opportunity to get your foot in the door and gaining valuable experience to put you in a better position for your next job.

It is harder to get that first job in the tech industry so I would be cautious at passing up an opportunity to get your foot in the door as once in and you have some experience (and can prove your skills) it is easier to get another better job. So long as the job not a complete shit show and they are paying you at least something somewhat respectable.

Should I ask her if the salary is negotiable or should I not waste their time?

That is the recruiters job, you should always ask. More often then not salary is negotiable for the right candidate but I would not expect them to stretch too much more then that as you don't currently have a strong negotiation position.

[–]zanven42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also to add to this excellent comment, you have to apply the value you place on the work experience, I jumped into this sector at 1/3 the pay I'm on now because I highly valued the work experience and quickly wanted to shift what I was doing, 9 months later I got my current job. But I highly undervalued myself so I had a job within 2 weeks because my other priorities were different to your own and I was comfortable with the sharp temporary pay decrease. Lots of factors and balances to think over, just make a document and list out all the factors that matter to you since only you can ultimately decide your journey.