Related Posts
McKinsey & Company How likely is McKinsey to rescind an offer if there's a recession/downturn before my start date? Received an Associate offer with a start date early in the Fall. But I'm worried about the offer being rescinded due to the ongoing McK scandals/issues and a potential recession in the making (which may prompt them to freeze hiring and/or renege offers).
Has this happened to anyone before at McKinsey, offer getting rescinded due to economic/company downturn? A bit worried
McKinsey & Company
More Posts
Gay men in NYC?
Anyone got extra tickets to worlds or is going?
When will google hiring resume?
How many pages is your resume/CV?
Additional Posts in Salary Negotiations
Can anyone share their experience with an ESOP?
What is a good salary for a director in NY?
New to Fishbowl?
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.




Coach
Hard to say without knowing details. If you are asking for 75k and they say their cap is 70 they may decide to work with you a little. But if their cap is 70 and you say your ask is 120 they will likely just walk away.
I would consider and listen for the gap. If its reasonable Is there bonus potential to get you to your request. Any opportunity that would boost? Is it remote or on-site? There's annual savings there. But if it's way low just decline. I interviewed for a position, "competitive salary" was 12k less than my current position. That's a hard no.
I would stand relatively strong, but perhaps ask what the highest they could go and see if supplementary bonuses (sign-on or annual), additional PTO, or other perks can be offered. I did this in my current position and it worked!
It's usually good to stay in the conversation and see how things develop. There's no point in sticking to a number and closing things down before you really know what's involved. For all you know, you might want to accept a lower offer because the potential for growth is extremely promising. Might as well go to the first interview and get an idea of what they're talking about.
You could always ask them what their range is for the role and see if it is something you would even be willing to accept. I wouldn't bend though until you know what their range is.
Mentor
Is it salary convo with the recruiter or hiring manager. I’m confused.