Salary Negotiations

Do you ever check out a hiring manager’s social media or LinkedIn profile before an interview to learn about their background, interests, or the team’s culture? I think about doing this to find things… more

Career question for those who’ve crossed industries

I’ve spent almost 8 years in the insurance industry - digital partnership and innovation. Great learning experience, but I’m starting to feel like I’… more

Quick question for those who have negotiated a job offer: did you anchor your salary ask to your current pay? I hear mixed advice where some say start with market value for the role, while others say … more

My company just announced no base salary increases for this year due to financial pressure. This seems like w red flag to me. What are others seeing in the space? I am trying to compare to understand … more

I noticed that my job didn’t come with any kind of bonuses apart from potential yearly pay rise that we currently haven’t received. Has anyone tried negotiating on just receiving bonuses when all els… more

Is there ever a scenario where you would want to negotiate less of a salary? I knew someone who was given the option of stock options or higher salary and he chose the stock

I am a licensed P&C agent in the business for 15 years, at my current job for 8 years. The first five years, my boss gave me a generous annual bonus, which did increase year over year. The agency… more

If you were to do it all over again, what would you do differently in negotiating your salary? I would definitely have asked for more. I was much more naive when I was hired 7 years ago

What are your thoughts on “stretch opportunity”? Like roles that say in the job posting this position has more responsibility, more learning & opportunities for growth BUT same pay. I like growth, but … more

I’m interviewing for jobs where I'll need to negotiate salary for the first time. I’ve read plenty of tips on what to say, but I’m stuck on the timing. If a recruiter calls with an offer, do I neg… more

I’ve had recruiters message me about job listings but they’ve also messaged everyone I know who does the same job as me, I know they reach out to a lot of people as part of their job but is it a red f… more

Im a critical care charge nurse currently making about 53/ hr day shift. I interviewed for a medical surg night shift position and was offered 44/ hr base with 3.50 night differential. The range for… more

Have you ever interviewed for a new job while waiting to get your bonus? How do you work out the timing?

Is anyone in the process of retraining or learning a new skill to use in a future job? And if so how is it going and would you recommend it for a different career step?

In your experience, what’s the hardest part of decision-making when you’re responsible for other people’s capital?

The company I work for has standard pay bands for each role. I thought I would like the transparency, as opposed to my last company where our salaries were all over the place, (some people doing the s… more

Have you ever applied for the same job again after your application was rejected. Say you revamped your résumé to be more ATS friendly?

Has anyone negotiated an offer when the benefits are actually incredible? I was offered a role with amazing insurance, but the salary is $6k under what I need. I'm worried that if I counter for a … more

I’m starting to get a little disheartened by salaried work, not a lot of mobility or freedom in the schedule. Has anyone found more success from going freelance or in the security around salaried work… more

A recruiter called and wanted me to apply for their senior position. She then jumped to salary. I did not have the posting pulled up. "I'm not sure." She asked again, and I said, "W… more

Are you able to negotiate retirement benefits? I am trying to think of every way to get ahead and I’m wondering if I could negotiate a higher match amount

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Stay calm with customers. Even if someone is having a bad day, your kindness shows professionalism.
✨ Don’t take negativity personally. People bring their own problems — it’s not about you.
✨ Support your team. Goo… more

There’s a job I want to apply for. The range is $81,795-$112,350. This got me thinking.. Those are pretty specific numbers. When you’re negotiating salary, is it weird to ask for a specific number like $98,650 in… more

Have people discovered new tactics that work in salary negotiations that you don’t often see people talking about? want to try get as much of an edge as possible in my next interview!

I may be naive, but do certain races get paid more than another? How would you tackle this if you find out your coworker makes more than you and the only real difference is race (went to the same scho… more

What is the salary range for Customer Relations Representative at State Farm Agent Team Member or related industry?

Im just a medical assistant, but I complete spirometry, DLCO, FENO, MVV, 6 minute walk tests and a few more odds and ends along with being the primary restocker for the whole department when it comes … more

I've just received an offer at Consultant grade but would like a higher salary. Do mI have any leeway for salary negotiation?

I've been in traffic control for 11 seasons with 3 separate companies. But it's always been "seasonal". No raises. No end of year increase. No bonus.
The company I'm with now, 3 seasons, star… more

I just received an offer and attempted to negotiate, but now the company's HR team is asking for a formal written explanation to justify my counteroffer. I guess they want me to pitch why I believ… more

It’s so hard going from a company that offers a bonus to one that does not.

In my first interview (new to the country and without proper research), I shared a salary expectation and clarified I wasn’t familiar with local ranges. In the second interview, they referenced exactl… more

Has anyone ever appealed their merit increase? My team manager recently left the company but before he left he gave out our annual raises. I learned that I received a lesser increase than a few of my … more

I’ve received “exploding offers” with short deadlines and felt pressured to accept before negotiating fully. I’m curious how others handle urgency without losing leverage.

When you receive an offer, how much higher do you typically counter (5%, 10%, 20%)? I’m researching realistic negotiation ranges and trying to understand what’s considered strategic vs risky. Does it … more

I’ve given a salary range before and then been offered the very bottom of it. I’m curious how others respond when a company anchors to the lowest number you shared.