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So through some connections I interviewed and actually RECEIVED a job offer!!!




It is a single practice moving to a two man practice. The pathologist's histotech quit so my job responsibilities will include doing some slide processing, accessioning, and immunostaining. I figure it will be nice to be part of the process the whole way through and will get to see the interesting cases. I will get to gross and take call and cover for him when he is on vacation -- INDEPENDENTLY!
The only downside is the salary. Starting out at 72K + bene's. Here is where I need some advice -- would you negotiate upa few thousand or just look at this as akin to a "Jr. Faculty" position and hope that maybe we can get some more accounts and we can make more money? The pathologist said that although his specimen numbers have been more or less stable, he sees great opportunity for business expansion as the population continues to get older.
Also -- is it unethical to take this job instead of my next fellowship? My blood banking fellowship would also kind of be going to waste in this position. I feel though that it would be easier for my family on this salary than another one. Plus we have potentially more stability.
Thoughts?




It is a single practice moving to a two man practice. The pathologist's histotech quit so my job responsibilities will include doing some slide processing, accessioning, and immunostaining. I figure it will be nice to be part of the process the whole way through and will get to see the interesting cases. I will get to gross and take call and cover for him when he is on vacation -- INDEPENDENTLY!
The only downside is the salary. Starting out at 72K + bene's. Here is where I need some advice -- would you negotiate upa few thousand or just look at this as akin to a "Jr. Faculty" position and hope that maybe we can get some more accounts and we can make more money? The pathologist said that although his specimen numbers have been more or less stable, he sees great opportunity for business expansion as the population continues to get older.
Also -- is it unethical to take this job instead of my next fellowship? My blood banking fellowship would also kind of be going to waste in this position. I feel though that it would be easier for my family on this salary than another one. Plus we have potentially more stability.
Thoughts?