Salary Negotiations

I accepted a job offer the same day without negotiating because I was excited to finally land something. My friend said employers expect you to counter, and now I'm paranoid that I left too much m… more

How much should I ask for as salary for a sales supervisor position at luxury retail store in Palm Beach island?

At one company, promotions didn’t automatically come with raises — something I learned the hard way. Has anyone else dealt with that disconnect?

I’ve had a few different departments/managers in my company reach out about job openings they want me to apply for. All of the roles have been lateral moves that would require me to move from hybrid … more

Is the "how much do you expect to be paid" question basically a trick to get a low number? I'm worried about being screened out if my expected salary is too high. Any advice on the best … more

I just received an offer for a Sr. Buyer role with a medium size company in Houston, Tx. The company specializes in ultrasonic pipeline inspection & data-analysis for oil/gas/chemicals companies. … more

So I was offered a job at another company friday,,, it's a 22k + increase in what im currently making Shouldi go to my current employer and see if there willing to match, or should i just not wast… more

I have my new contract negotiations coming up with my contract ending the first week of November.

I’ve been with my company for almost 10 years, but just learned that someone on the same work level as me is making way more a… more

I used to think reviews were just about feedback, but now I always prepare a small “case” for why I deserve a raise. Do you treat reviews as negotiation opportunities, or separate the two?

I’m thinking about pivoting into a new industry in a role that’s similar to what I’ve done before. I don’t have a ton of leverage in this new field yet, and I want to negotiate in a way that’s realist… more

I’ve had interviews where recruiters still asked what I currently make, even though it’s not supposed to factor in. I usually redirect, but it’s tricky. How do you handle that question when it comes u… more

In one offer, the salary was fixed but I was able to negotiate remote work flexibility instead — which ended up being more valuable to me. Have you ever chosen flexibility or location perks over highe… more

Someone told me when asked for salary expectations but given a wide salary range, he just says the top of the range as a way to avoid answering the question. He says it in almost a coy or joke tone to… more

I’ve been taking on way more responsibility lately—training new hires, leading projects—but my title and salary haven’t changed. Is it reasonable to ask for a raise without a formal promotion, or do c… more

Even after a few successful negotiations, I still get nervous right before the call. It’s strange how personal money conversations can feel. Do you have any tricks to stay calm or confident during tha… more

I got an offer from another company that pays significantly more, but I actually like my current team and don’t want to leave. Has anyone used an outside offer to negotiate a raise and had it work out… more

Should holiday and other benefits be discussed with employers when discussing future employment?

I have a colleague who had a job offer rescinded because the background check came back with his bankruptcy from several years ago. Have you ever heard of that? I told him he needs to call an attorney… more

Has this ever happened to anyone? I just got offered a new job as an Analyst. I agreed to the compensation. And then a week later, I was told that my position is actually for an Analyst II. Makes me f… more

Which would you choose?
New offer: $10 more per hour, fully remote (1 day in office to a 2.5 commute 1 way per month), a step down from current career trajectory. The schedule says overtime is expected and y… more

I'm early-career and thrilled to have my first full-time offer, but I'm nervous about negotiating the salary. If I ask for an increase, could they potentially rescind the offer since I'm y… more

Is there any recourse if your salary demands are not met? What’s the line between advocating for yourself and putting the job offer in jeopardy?

Do you approach salary negotiations differently for an internal role? I am interviewing and not sure what the etiquette is on that one

Have you ever been promoted without getting a raise? Did this ever adjust later?

Hi I’m looking for some insight from other local Account Executives in the Capital Region NY area.
First I’d like to start off by saying I’ve been with my company for going on 1 year. I make less than $40k base s… more

Someone told me “Whoever proposes a number first loses.” I didn’t find that helpful. If you give a number that works for you, how is that considered a loss?

You Don’t Get What You Deserve, You Get What You Negotiate

Most people accept the first offer out of fear but what if you asked just one more question?

“Is there any flexibility in that number?”

That single sentence… more

Would you take the offer or stay?

Current job: 96k per year, 10 minutes commute each way, 5 days a week on site.

Offer: 120k per year, 1 hour - 1 hour 15 minutes commute each way, 3 days a week on site… more

Would you take a hit in benefits to get out of PA? Health insurance premiums would go up an additional $230/month and deductible is 4x higher. Are health insurance benefits typically not great outside… more

I am a Payroll Manager looking for a new position. After applying online, the Talent Acquisition Partner contacted asking me for my salary requirements.
The company did not include a salary range in t… more

How many of you apply to jobs even when the salary range is much lower with the mindset that you’ll still try to ask for more? Any success? I’m interested a few jobs that align with my goals, but the … more

I have been a Paralegal for over 15 years and for the last 10 years or so I have been working as a Paralegal/Office Manager with the same Firm, first in Long Island, NY and now in Putnam Valley, NY. N… more

I’ve received a job offer from one company and successfully negotiated a strong salary. At the same time, I’m in the final rounds of interviews with another organization that’s a major global player. … more

I’m up for my annual review soon and really want to ask for a raise, but I’ve never actually negotiated before. I hit every goal this year, but I’m worried they’ll just say “there’s no budget.” What’s… more

We like to think the gender pay gap is behind us but I still see examples of women getting paid less than men in the same position, do you think we have a long way to go before this is fully solved?

It’s always hardest for me to negotiate when it’s a dream job — I don’t want to risk losing it. How do you keep your leverage and confidence when you really want the offer to work out?

Have been offered an $80K base + $15K bonus for a position I really want. I make $60K base now. They cited "internal parity" for the lower number, but I feel it's below market, especiall… more

I’ve been in my current role for about 2.5 years. I wanted to talk to my manager about a raise, but since my work doesn’t directly affect profits, I’m not sure how to convey the value I’ve added to th… more