Salary Advice Needed

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July 28,2022 at 3:24PM UTC

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Salary Advice Needed

I have been writing resumes for my career coach for the past few months. This morning he mentioned he would like to offer me a full-time position in about 6 months. Normally I'd discuss my salary strategy with him, but that won't be possible here.

He mentioned early on doubling my salary but just sent me an email asking what it would take to bring me on full-time. Should I stick to that original “double” number? Offer a range? Ask what he's offering? He’s building the role into his budget so he doesn’t have it set in stone at this time.

Any advice welcome! Thank you.

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BeccaJuly 28,2022 at 6:01PM UTC
If he hasn't provided a job description, you could tell him you're not sure what range to provide not knowing the scope of the work needed. If he has provided it, maybe do some research on the title and the salary ranges based on your location or a city with similar cost of living. You could also mention the double number from before to him and say "well this what you and I had discussed before does this fit into your budget?" it would also be good to find out about the opportunity of growth and the benefits package.
Crystal HowellJuly 28,2022 at 6:03PM UTC
I would stick with what he said, if he waivers move on, and get your blessing elsewhere.
AnonymousJuly 28,2022 at 6:11PM UTC
Give a range - include the doubled salary. Be clear that it's negotiable. And as Becca mentioned, the amount could vary based on the responsibilities and other benefits.
As your career coach, he already knows more about you and your prior salaries than many potential employers. Since he's building it into his budget now, it would be best for both of you, if he asks for higher amounts.
AnonymousJuly 28,2022 at 7:34PM UTC
Why is he offering this now if he will not be ready to bring you on for anther 6 months?
AnonymousJuly 28,2022 at 8:55PM UTC
If he's planning on adding it to the budget for next year, and their fiscal year starts when the calendar year does, it makes sense that he's doing it now. Our fiscal year is the same as calendar year, and we start discussing budgets in September for the following year. If he has someone he reports to that has to approve the budget, he probably wants time to strategize and lobby for the budget increase as well.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJuly 29,2022 at 2:17AM UTC
If he said he would double your salary, I don't see any reason to not hold him to his word.
I would also consider exploring other options to see what you're worth on the open market. Do you know that you're not grossly underpaid now? Is doubling your salary going to put you at market rate?
AnonymousJuly 29,2022 at 6:20PM UTC
I am not grossly underpaid now. I am paid appropriately for my role based on the research I’ve done. I would be moving from “project coordinator” to “project manager” with resume writing and editing duties, so a raise definitely makes sense. If he hadn’t mentioned double, though, I wouldn’t have asked for it.
AnonymousJuly 29,2022 at 2:00PM UTC
Stick to the doubling salary statement. If he needs to adjust he will let you know. However, don’t take less than you deserve.