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I applied for a full-time role and got an offer.

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I applied for a full-time role and got an offer. However they said it would start as contract then switch to full time in December/January. They offered $79k and I countered with $93k based on market rate. They said it was the best they can do for now at this stage but we would reevaluate the full time offer with benefits in December. I’m nervous if I accept now that I’ve lost my negotiation power. I need a job though and I’m excited to work for this company. Is this common / what are the chances I would actually get a pay bump? Is there a way I can respond that lets them know I would expect a renegotiation?

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  1. Anonymous

    Think of it this way, what is your most pressing need? A job and income.

    14k is the difference and take home after taxes and benefits would be about 30% less give or take. Meaning 79 to 93 isn’t a huge jump. I would take the offer but ask in writing they reply instead with the verbiage of review of the higher salary with benefits Dec/jan as you mentioned. Get in, work hard and learn all you can and shine. A bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush. Take the opportunity to work and get income in your life. It will ease a lot of worries. Then follow up Dec Jan ask request the increase and by then you should have a good list of all the things you’ve accomplished in 2 months that warrant it. Good luck and keep us posted!

  2. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

    What were your conversation regarding compensation prior to the offer being extended?

  3. Anonymous

    It's a bait and switch. They will most likely never come through with an increase or benefits or anything other carrot they have dangled in front of you in exchange for your immediate commitment.

  4. Anonymous

    IMO it's too big of difference if you think they would come back in 6 months and offer you that. I think if they have already counter offered you either accept or move on. They have no investment in you right now to see their ROI at this point. And, I believe you will already be upset with they may go up $2-4k if that in 6months.

  5. JB09718

    That’s a pretty significant difference, I honestly don’t see them rising to that number in just a few months regardless of contract or full time status. (If anything they’ll probably try to keep your pay the same or give you a slight bump with a “generous compensation package”) I also don’t like how the position was initially listed as a full time role and now it’s contract. I would go through your emails and see if they had any other inconsistencies, could be a red flag!

  6. Anonymous

    I would be happy if we could get to $85k and perhaps 5 extra pto days - right now it’s 15. Ideally, we would get salary to at least $88k. In email, the hiring manager was definitely apologetic about it being contract to start, and she acknowledged it was a different conversation than agreed. They’re a start up, so I think that plays a big part.

  7. Anonymous

    Ugh. Personally, I would take it because I’m in the same boat - $73k is better than $0k. But it sounds like a potential bait and switch, and you may want to be prepared to continue your search even after accepting. Another poster suggested getting their promise of a pay increase and full-time employment with benefits in writing after your review. I think that’s the direction I would go, especially if I was interested in the company itself. Good luck! And congrats whichever way you go!

  8. Anonymous

    We didn’t put it in a contract, but I have in writing that I would accept this starting rate with a re-evaluation in December, and they stated the same over email. Does that count? Thank you!!

  9. Anonymous

    First if you need a job then take it.

    You will not lose your advantage. Companies have to pay men and women fair wages.

    Make sure you check in on the status of the promised promotion and reneged. They had networked in the company and built their reputations. The second year the boss reneged, they visited the other teams or divisions to see if there was an opening. Once the manager realized that he was going to lose a good worker, they called each in and stated the promotion would be approved.

  10. Maegan, Nike Sales Rep & Career Coach

    I would ask if the plan to renegotiation in December can be sent in writing and ask what criteria they will be measuring against as that is quite a pay bump.

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