<prompt> Human: I have an offer from a job where I would essentially be updating general stock information daily, as well as managing many of individual clients investments. However, I admittedly know very little about this, as I just graduated with an undergrad in philosophy. The company is aware of this, but the CEO extended me the opportunity because he says he sees an analytical mind that could be trained up to be a good long-term investment analyst. In the short term, I would obviously be learning the financial trade, while also working as a systems automation manager Im also a self-taught programmer. The person Id be replacing has pretty great pay, as he just bought a couple nice cars, a nice mountain lodge type house, went to the Masters, is part of a local country club, and is leaving to go take over another business. Should I accept a lower pay for doing the same job if not more because its a good learning opportunity, or should I, in essence, have the company foot the training premium as they see me as a good long-term hold?P.S. Exact salary in negotiations. Will hopefully end up at about 85-90k. For North County San Diego, this is not an extraordinary amount, especially after taxes.  <response>: Thats kind of how life works Captain. You get paid on your experience in the field or your value to the company. And regardless of what that salary figure is to you and where you live, it is almost double the median salary in many areas. 