Then you ensure that the kitchen sink is thrown in down the track, i.e. twelve months. Negotiate a dual cab four wheel drive, phone and Internet and good pay into your agreement. If they are cutting away dead workers, not such a bad thing. As long as they are willing to take on the changes you bring. Understand that a good deal for you means their expectations will be high. Be prepared to work for it.
If it doesn't work out, you can get another job. If they have a bad rep, then industry will understand why you leave them. If you are part of the rep changing to good, your name will be held in high regard. It will be personally satisfying.
Higher risk equals higher benefits. Bare in mind, if you join the circus, you will be riding two horses at once.
No job lasts forever these days. Have a talk to your current boss. He might drop a kitchen sink on your desk just to keep you. Bargaining is the key. Seek advice from a MD you might know who is neutral.
At the end of the day, no-one does shit for free anymore. Nor should you. Good luck.
