Salary Negotiations

How long into the new year should I wait before asking for a raise? It’s been 18 months since I’ve started this job and haven’t received a raise yet. I feel like I’m overdue.

As year-end reviews approach, I’m reflecting on my growth. I started focused on learning and reliability, and over time I’ve taken on more responsibility, become a go-to resource, and delivered consistent results… more

I’ve worked at places that expect you to work over the whole Christmas period and new year despite barely anything coming through due to the time of year! Is there any way to change company attitudes … more

I’m finishing my Master's soon, but it feels like it’s not helping my job hunt at all. Interviewers keep saying an MS isn't necessary for software roles, so they’re offering me the same entry-… more

Have you ever met a recruiter who deserved a lump of coal in their stocking? I had a guy once who kept trying to guilt trip me into taking an offer I didn’t like. No way

I am in the process with a company who have indicated that they will be sharing an update on Monday (and I hope / believe an offer). Is it fair to ask for an extension to think things through or is 24… more

I’m a developer from an Asian country working with a client at a large, well-known African firm. My role involves writing advanced relational DB queries with SELECT-only access (no procedures, functions, or… more

I have been making furnitures on my own since 2010

How do you best market your skills in job interviews? It’s all well and good saying you can do something but how do you prove it?

How do you guys feel about the office being closed but still making people use their holiday to get paid? I don’t think it’s very fair!

Would you forego a higher salary in exchange for a high annual bonus? I have had companies use that tradeoff in a salary negotiation and I usually stay put in my salary demand

Do you apply to jobs without posted salaries? I've been filtering them out because I'm tired of the whole "let's see your expectations first" game and wasting time on roles that … more

J'ai 11 ans de experience ou domaine industrielle automobile

As year-end reviews approach, I’m reflecting on my growth. I started focused on learning and reliability, and over time I’ve taken on more responsibility, become a go-to resource, and delivered consistent results… more

I'm debating an offer I received that's slightly lower than my current pay, but they're pushing unlimited vacation as a perk. From what I keep hearing, unlimited PTO usually means taking l… more

Is getting Christmas off a good thing to negotiate for? Do you like to try and get the holidays off?

Hey everyone, wanted to wish you all a happy holidays and best of luck in your negotiations / interviews..if things slow down a bit these next 2 weeks don’t worry. You still have the whole of 2026 ahe… more

For those that are in real estate/new home sales , who is the best homebuilder company to work for in Texas?

Do you guys get the Christmas period off completely or are you expected to work it? What are your office hour obligations?

In this economy is it too risky to negotiate working hybrid as part of your salary / comp?

Advice on how salary are paid to workers

I once moved from an hourly role to a salaried position and struggled to compare total compensation, especially with overtime no longer on the table. It made me rethink what number actually made sense… more

Who is ready for these last 3 days before we go back to normal? I know I am! I actually have 2 more days because I have Christmas Eve off!

I got an offer last week that’s slightly below target. I’m weighing whether to push for the money or ask for 2 days WFH. If I take the cash, half goes to taxes and the commute anyway. If I get the rem… more

Someone in another bowl said his coworker was promoted after talking to the VP about golf everyday. I know women who take golf lessons so they're not left out of the boys golf games but I hate gol… more

I’ve received offers that promised a compensation review in 6–12 months, but the details were vague. I wasn’t sure how much to rely on that versus pushing harder upfront. Have you ever negotiated sala… more

After picking up a new technical skill that became core to my role, I wondered if and when to revisit compensation. It wasn’t part of my original job description, but it clearly added value. Have you … more

Anybody with experience working as a Payroll Specialist for Exxon Mobil? If so how was your experience?

Over 35 years of experience in Electronics, Troubleshooting, Manufacturing and I'm a lead technician for a multi million dollar company. Seems every time I ask for better compensation, they tell m… more

Have you ever negotiated salary on a promotion? I obviously want to maximize my value but also don’t want to be flagged as difficult before I even start my new role.

I’m close to getting an offer, and the base pay is lower than I’d like, but I’m hesitant to counteroffer. If the economy tanks and layoffs start, I don’t want to be the person they cut because I cost … more

What signs do you look for to see if an interview has gone well in case you never end up hearing back?

I'm a media company I was asked today how much time I spend working on one of my clients content & marketing strategy. Which I told them anywhere from 8 to 15hours a week. He broke that down t… more

Having severe panic. After a one week temp role in the local government, they have not paid me. When I contacted them they repeatedly ignored my email. Fast forward 6 weeks and I still haven't bee… more

I applied for a job and the recruiter reached out with an email to ask what my salary expectations were. They emailed me again to set up an interview time. I interviewed and I feel very good about get… more

I’ve interviewed for roles where I felt slightly overqualified, and I wasn’t sure whether to push for higher pay or accept that the role’s band might cap it. Has anyone successfully negotiated a highe… more

How much would you say working from home is important to you in a job? Is it a deal breaker if it’s not available?

Could someone please tell what’s the work life balance and how the work is at GT Indus for finance modernisation team