Hey everyone,

Today I had an interview for a PM/estimating position with one of my old union employers.

I think everything went pretty well, they liked the fact that I did commissioning with them in the past and the level of experience I have.

I am currently working on the tools but have always had an interest in an office position based on my skill set and interests. I can also appreciate the opportunity to grow within a company instead of worrying about the next layoff on each job I take.

The only downside I can really think of is that I will be taking a pay cut based on my current income. For reference I am currently making ~$49/hr which works out to $98k based on 40 hours/week x 50 weeks/year. The salary range for this position will be $75-95k to start, but senior roles can range from $150-200k after 5 years of experience.

Have any of you been in a similar position? If so, what was the deciding factor for your choice? For reference, I actually really enjoy looking at numbers, drawings, and paperwork all day. Maybe I’m an anomaly but I’m sure some of you are the same way.

Any advice would be appreciated.