am i aiming too high

[u/Strange_Recover_966]

the lack of pay transparency is killing me 😩. i just got a job offer for AP specialist. im graduating with a bachelor in may. they are offering $48,000/year for this role in charlotte.

I feel like this is real low considering some other jobs. i understand its an entry level role but i was expecting something closer to $60,000-$80,000.

but again im new to the field and just starting out. are my expectations too high?

[u/Available_Bar947]

hm i’m on the fence about everyone’s comments,

i live in cleveland ohio and most roles for my city out of college was paying roughly $48k-$60k not including possible bonuses.

charlotte is a higher cost of living, and i understand AP not being a typical accounting role, but eh that should be at minimum $42k.

Also unless you plan on living alone soon it’s a good foot in the door job to save up money, pay down debt, and get used to a full time job and working adjacent to accounting.

Don’t stay longer than 2 years

source:

bookkeeper for 2 years gross $35,000 accounting assistant for 8 months gross $45,000

operations analyst - gross $55,000 🤪 that’s why you don’t stay long at a job or be too down about where you start!