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Salary Negotiations
I received a job offer and the salary presented was very good and fair for the position and the responsibilities. It was also within my needed salary range.
Should you always negotiate the salary or is it okay to accept the offer if it's a fair and above board?
Harika Panuganty
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05/26/20 at 12:19AM UTC
Congratulations on your offer! I agree with the other ladies on this - it wouldn’t hurt to negotiate. Ask for an increase in salary and gauge the response. If they are firm on the initial offer, perhaps you could negotiate (single or multiple!) non-salary benefits. These could be vacation days, work from home days, tuition reimbursement, or even conference expenses - whatever is important to you!
SUSAN KAHANConsultant| Fundraiser| Strategist
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05/14/20 at 2:39AM UTC
This is such an important issue that I've also faced! I agree that it doesn't hurt to ask, but sometimes salary has already been discussed, and then when they offer that amount, it's really hard to go back and ask for more. That's why benefits are so important!
I once was given an offer and part of my terms were that my health insurance would start 30 days after I started (I actually had this delay in start more than once between companies). This would have meant I would have to pay for health insurance out of pocket b/c my old health insurance would have ended. I asked if the new employer would start my insurance on my start date. They came back and said no BUT they would reimburse me for my out of pocket charges. To them this was probably a small expense, but to me it was hugely important and valuable. So I would encourage you to think about the entire package they offer, not just the salary.
LEANNE TOBIASInvestment real estate/sustainability
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05/13/20 at 4:04AM UTC
Never hurts to ask, but it’s also fine to accept an offer if it meets your needs, especially in difficult times.
Anonymous
05/11/20 at 8:10PM UTC
I just received an offer and they gave me the amount that I requested on the application but I did go back and request moving expenses. And they are going to do that for me instead of salary increase. This will be a great savings to me.
Never hurts to ask.
Katie Henderson Ladyboss752675I am an expert in all things visual.
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05/11/20 at 6:49PM UTC
I have never done this (negotiate) and I have always (well, most of the time) been paid well. There are things more important than money.
Anonymous
05/11/20 at 6:16PM UTC (Edited)
First, congratulations on your offer!
To answer your question: For me it depends upon the offer given. When I go to interview for a position, I've generally done my homework to know approximately what salary range, benefits, etc. would be competitive for the position I am applying for and my years of experience. It sounds like you might have done the same (way to go!).
From personal experience, I have both countered an offer and also accepted an offer as is. In one situation where I countered, although they were not able to match exactly what I was asking for, they were able to offer more than they did initially. In a different situation where I accepted the offer as is, I was very fortunate to be offered over and above what I expected for compensation based on my homework.
Something to consider as well, some positions/companies are held to very tight limitations on what compensation they can offer due to having to follow a specific formula. However, even in this case, it does not hurt to ask. If a company is seriously interested in you, but they cannot meet the higher compensation, the initial offer should still stand, and most likely they will tell you why they cannot offer higher compensation (i.e. we have to follow a specific formula, or the position was budgeted for a max of $, etc.).
Best of luck to you in your decision of what to do with this offer!
Amanda CampbellController/Compliance/Auditor in Quad Cities
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05/11/20 at 2:23PM UTC
Great question, and thanks for asking. This is something I have always wondered myself. I really appreciate your comments Lomaxruiter - and sharing your insight.
Anonymous
05/08/20 at 5:44PM UTC
I agree that it never hurts to ask, but my experiences haven't been so great. I've found a lot of companies that aren't willing to negotiate non-monetary things like vacation time and flexible schedules. I've even had an offer rescinded because I asked to negotiate salary. The HR rep said that she'd check w/ the higher ups to see if they could increase the salary (I never gave an amount, just asked if we could discuss the salary), 3 days later they responded and rescinded the offer. I simply chalk that up to it not being meant to be and that it probably wasn't a good company.
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05/08/20 at 1:28PM UTC
As a hiring manager, I am disappointed when candidates don’t negotiate. It doesn’t necessarily have to be on salary, could be vacation time, professional development, incentive, flex schedule. I don’t want folks to undervalue themselves, so I always make a fair offer. For certain positions, I’m astonished when there is no counter—who wants an attorney who doesn’t negotiate?
Shannon SlackFounder of Moonlighting Career Services
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05/07/20 at 8:03PM UTC
First off, CONGRATS on the job offer! I personally believe you should always negotiate salary. Many employers expect you to negotiate, so never feel bad about it. They have already decided they want to hire you and it's highly unlikely they will rescind their offer just because you ask for more money. Remember all of the ways you can contribute to their company, and you won't feel as bad asking.
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