When To Turn Down The Dream Job You Thought You Wanted

By: Caroline Ceniza-Levine

We all have dream companies or dream roles, and ideally your job search is targeted to that ideal. But what happens when you actually interview at the company you’ve always wanted, land a job there, but are disappointed at the offer? How much do you negotiate to make it work? Is the best strategy to get your foot in the door and work it out later? Or are you settling, blinded by your stubborn interest in the company? Here are three scenarios for when to turn down the dream job you thought you wanted: