Would you apply to jobs that pay less if you already have a job?

[Nikia]

Let's say that you have a job that you don't really like at a company where you have no future aside from what you are doing. You have applied to many jobs listing a pay range including your current pay rate or more. The jobs that pay more are supervisery type jobs and unfortunately your anxiety disorders become evident during the interview since a job interview is one of the most stressful situations for you and they don't want to hire anxious supervisers. When you go to the job interviews that include your current pay rate, it becomes clear that they don't want to pay you that much because they ask and the whole tone of the interview changes.
You make under $30,000 per year. You have a BA in biology and 5 years experience in food quality assurance. Do you swallow your pride and apply for jobs that pay less and tell the people at the interviews that you are willing to work at the lower end of their advertised salary rate?
Let's say also that you are in debt due to medical bills although you suspect that your current job might be causing some of the problems.
Let's say that the potential companies that you want to apply to are bigger and you are more likely to have a future there as far as promotions go.
I don't know if I can stand working where I do much longer. Sometimes, I wish that the company would close so I would be forced to get a different job.

[leftofthedial]

1. yes

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

2. If I could afford it, yes.

I can't, unfortunately.

[mtowngman]

3. yes

a)no future
b)under 30,000
c)suspect that your current job might be causing...(medical)problems
d)...can't stand working where I do...wish the company would close...etc.
sounds like it's time to move on.

[suzbaby]

4. If you think the lower paying job

is one you could enjoy and be happy in despite the pay, then it might be worth it.

[formerrepuke]

5. The opportunities for advancement and/or movement in a

somewhat different career path within the same company are important things to consider when looking at potential new job.. often more important than the salary of the job being applied for, IMHO.

[Nikia]

6. Thanks for the replies

I think that I will go ahead and apply for these jobs and let them know that I am open to a lower wage. Continuing oppurtunities with an organization as opposed to a dead end position is a big plus.

[Digit]

7. I would not mention that you are willing to take less money....

...instead, say that in considering the position, you take everything into consideration.
That way, you may still get MORE than was advertised without money being a specific issue.
Just my two cents....

[Floogeldy]

8. Well, I'll say this . . .

. . . You can get a good look at a pork loin by sticking your head up a pig's ass, but I'd rather take the butcher's word for it.

I have no idea what that means.

[ChoralScholar]

9. I'm not so excited about salary anymore, as much as I am benefits.

For a Jr. High Choir Director, I make as much as anyone in the country, for my years exp. and my degree level. However, I am paying a FORTUNE for health insurance (565/month for my family)

I could take a bit of a pay cut for cheaper health insurance.

[Robeson]

10. Well, as someone who is self-employed, I'm getting real use to making...

...less money than when I was employed elsewhere...