I just received an offer, but I'm not used to negotiation and I don't even know if I should.

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August 3,2022 at 3:54PM UTC

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I just received an offer, but I'm not used to negotiation and I don't even know if I should. I'm coming from another country & they are paying for my visa. It probably is well within the range... Should I say anything?

I'm known for stretching things thin when I negotiate and it's not common where I'm from.. and there's more pay transparency here. I've struggled because visas are difficult to get and be sponsored, most jobs say 'we don't sponsor visas' so I don't really want to keep sending résumés.

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AnonymousAugust 3,2022 at 5:51PM UTC
I think the sponsorship of your Visa should be looked at as a benefit, a great benefit! But I would not include the monetary amount to your salary for the job. Make sure you do some research on the position/job title you were offered. Glassdoor has some free information concerning salary ranges. Also, if you have a salary amount in mind and they offered you less then ask for what you want - the worst that could happen is they say No and then you can decide to accept the job anyway or move on and keep applying.
AnonymousAugust 4,2022 at 12:01AM UTC
Thanks! The salary is good (not great) at 70K, plus the basic benefits.. and they'll help me gain a license in my field/training. I'm sure I could grow in it, I just don't really want to be too intense considering the visa, which in itself is expensive, at around 3k.. I just don't really know how well you can live off it and if they'll take away the offer if I ask.
AnonymousAugust 4,2022 at 12:40AM UTC
The visa issue is more than just the dollar amount. It's extra red tape for everyone involved and everyone hopes it will turn into citizenship, which is even more expense. Since it sounds like they are willing to invest in your success long-term, this seems like a reasonable risk to take. Just check a cost-of-living calculator site to make sure the salary works for the location. It would be fine where I am, but not work well for New York or San Diego.
AnonymousAugust 3,2022 at 7:42PM UTC
If the offer is fair and enough to live comfortably, I would be unlikely to attempt negotiations in this situation. The visa issue is significant and probably makes up for negotiation if all else is reasonable. Either way, best of luck and congratulations!