Salary Negotiations

Have you ever had a recruiter play the middleman in a salary negotiation? My recruiter asked if I wanted to pass along any salary requests when I got my offer letter. Thought that was a little strange… more

A recruiter told me my salary ask was a bit high and said they need someone more flexible. I'm trying to figure out if that's code for a hard cap or an opening for a negotiation. Has anyone st… more

Does the salary negotiation process change in a time of cultural and economic upheaval? I feel like jobs are going to get more and more scarce and I might be inclined to just take what they give me si… more

I applied to a job with no salary range listed. I got an email back saying:

As part of our screening process, we’d like to better understand your compensation expectations for this position. Could you please share… more

A job role just went up that i definitely applied to a few months ago but I never heard back. Have you ever found success applying for a job you already applied to but never heard back from?

Has anyone ever successfully negotiated to be put on a higher step in a union job at a community college in a non-faculty job? HR has told me that all new employees are placed at step 1. Also, I asked… more

During a interview when things are going well and it's decided they will hire you how is it best to go about negotiating your pay?

Have you ever used shadowing as a way to get more money in your job? Learning other departments to either get higher pay there or use it as leverage to show your commitment?

Is someone here who worked for Talasey in Scunthorpe (UK) ? I have a question.

Hi, Is there anyone else here who recruits Yacht crew or Private villa crews or runs their own yacht crew business? I am trying to gauge a realistic market comparison for salaries of yacht crew recruiters..… more

When a recruiter asks what you're currently earning, are you supposed to just tell them? I feel like giving a number will only work against me when an offer comes around.

My friend just got an offer at the company I work for and I know it’s well under what others are being paid. Do I tell them and help them try to negotiate or just stay out of it?

If the pay range is 60k-70k what should I be asking for 73k, 75k, or 78k?

What’s the most generous company you’ve ever heard of for salary negotiations? Least generous? When I took a job with a software company in WI, they wouldn’t allow any negotiation at all 🙄

Background, laid off two months. Situation - possible job offer but lower than expecting, and last interview stages of two other jobs but no offers. Do you take the lower one even if you know the two … more

I got an offer +10K than my actual salary + bonus of 6%.
Only issue is that the insurance coverage is not great (offering 75% for therapists, that I use often vs 90% coverage of my current employer).
D… more

I want to understand reason why someone can be working for almost more than two years without compensation . I was hired as a Nursing supervisor in this company in the month of Dec 3023 and with a monthly… more

Promised a promotion from my VP, as I currently already perform the job duties of said promotion. Now a year later, “oh sorry, can’t do”. VP gate keeping EVP, going to HR would be career suicide… Only… more

I'm an EA at a large university medical system, one level from the top of the admin hierarchy. With 18 years of C-suite support experience, I accepted an offer without negotiating and later learne… more

I’ve been in Data IO for a while now, I don’t love it but I’m pretty good at it and could see myself doing it for the foreseeable future. A lot of jobs I’m seeing can go up to £45k which is great but … more

The last couple phone screens, the HR personnel asked where I was in the process and if I am currently interviewing with other companies. Is that a good sign when they’re asking that so they can make … more

Currently laid off. Getting lots of phone screens but when it comes to salary what the cap seems to be 95,000, 10,000 below what I was at and a lot lower than what my high has been is this what going … more

A company I'm interviewing with refused to budge on their initial offer. They basically said the terms are final. Is this a sign they’ll be rigid about everything once I'm hired?

Recently started as an Assistant Manger for a coffee shop that doesn't have a present Store Manager (manager manages 3 different stores & stays at core store). Currently on 31K yearly for 45 h… more

I have been applying +300 applications for the past month- I have tailored my resume, Cover letter, and CV. But still nothing ... I graduated from a community college getting PhD in Biochemistry - but… more

My company’s compensation conversations happen in July, would now be a good time to have a discussion on salary? Last year I got a 1.5% increase… I’m worried they’ll push back with things like this is… more

Need some advice:
Currently work at a large fintech (~20k employees and huge brand recognition). I make $190k/year with potential for 15% bonus and stock rewards (although not guaranteed). Company requires 3… more

I applied for a QA role and the application required a salary expectation, so I put $50k–$69k. The thing is, I have 6 years of QA experience and I’m a QA team lead at my current job.

Looking back, that range was p… more

I’ve known people in the past who have tried to negotiate with their manager about better conditions for their work and it’s massively blown back in their faces. What’s a way to help someone get that … more

I m preparing case interview with Deloitte Canada. Any suggestions? Also does the interviewer present the case on his screen and we have to answer? Or he will ask me to share the screen and present th… more

Have you ever been in a position where a company has tried to actively discourage you from negotiating on your wages or will they at least be receptive to the attempt for the most part?

17.04 an hour too little for all our hard working hours 🙃 We need a raise...all of the HSE staff in 2026 please and thanks 😊

I feel that even going back to school and finishing my B.A within my dual major would help me land a job in the communications, journalism field. So far, it has not and I feel like I am missing a gre… more

Ops team clerical officer 3 😁 1 year and a few days!!! 17.04 euro an hour currently. HSE, Mullingar General Hoapital!

Can I bring up new certifications during the salary talk if they weren't mentioned in the interview? I just earned two that fit the job description perfectly. I want to use them to justify a highe… more

Team dynamics can shift after a new hire, making meetings awkward or work more stressful. I’ve started thinking about how these challenges factor into salary or raise negotiations. And sometimes tough… more

I just found out my promotion was approved. I was researching company policies and I couldn’t find anything that says there is a cap on % raise. Current salary is $110k and I’m looking to ask for $140… more

My company promised to reevaluate salary after 6 months, but the review has not happened. What would you do in this situation? I’ve asked at least two times. Ask again or push harder? Curious how othe… more

I’ve had contract roles extended multiple times without compensation changing, and it made me wonder when it’s appropriate to push for a rate increase. How do you approach negotiating pay when a tempo… more