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Is that extra couple of thousand really worth it?

 

I have worked as an accountant for a well-known retail firm for the past 10 years but have just been offered a position at a rival company. The salary offered is greater than what I currently earn, but probably less than I might stand to get at my next salary review. The position itself seems more satisfying than my current one, and the benefits package is far better. Part of me wants to take it, but I know I will regret what is quite likely going to be an effective drop in salary. HR at the hiring company says that the salary offered is the maximum the budget permits. Can I secure a clause in my contract at the new company for a performance-related pay rise within an allotted amount of time? Or do you suggest another course of action?