I got an entry-level penetration tester job, but a lowball salary?!

[Tinkeric]

Thanks, everyone.

I forgot to mention that this gig will also get me a Secret level clearance, which I've been told is pretty valuable assuming it comes through. It should since I have a clear record as far as I know.

 

[It's Not Lupus]

Stay there for a year, and try to get promoted to a deep-level penetration tester. Mention how many inches you are able to accept during your review.

 

[jagec]

Stay there for a year, and try to get promoted to a deep-level penetration tester. Mention how many inches you are able to accept during your review.

You kidding? He's barely gotten his*cough* feet wet, it will take more than a year to know their network in the biblical sense.

 

[RelaxTheMind]

Thanks, everyone.

I forgot to mention that this gig will also get me a Secret level clearance, which I've been told is pretty valuable assuming it comes through. It should since I have a clear record as far as I know.

quite valuable given you can qualify and get it in a reasonable time frame. then look around for a much higher paying gov contractor or such. unless you actually like to do work.

the risk of not being employed in the field for a long period of time would be worse than a temporary $10k lack of salary. flipping burgers or being an IT minion in the meantime arent exactly bargaining chips.

 

[Hugo Drax]

Thanks, everyone.

I forgot to mention that this gig will also get me a Secret level clearance, which I've been told is pretty valuable assuming it comes through. It should since I have a clear record as far as I know.

They are going to ask you if you posted about the job in a forum, and what forum you posted it to.

 

[alkemyst]

Thanks, everyone.

I forgot to mention that this gig will also get me a Secret level clearance, which I've been told is pretty valuable assuming it comes through. It should since I have a clear record as far as I know.

That is a great thing to have....pick up some experience, get the clearance and shop yourself.


There is no harm telling your employer you find a better offer.