At what level can you start negotiating for more PTO as part of your offer?

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Any leve with a competing offer. At the lower levels its usually easier to get this as opposed to extra cash.

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Any level! Usually PTO is a compromise when we really love a candidate but can’t get them the dollars they are looking for. You can always ask your recruiter if that’s a possibility - recruiters are the middle men usually and we’ll be honest if that’s not something we can get you

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any level if they’re trying to give you two weeks. Nobody needs to be putting up with that BS anymore.

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I’m kind of sad for you that you’re a senior strat who clearly hasn’t ever negotiated for more PTO! Get that time off (at any level!)!!!

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Any level! The job market is insane. Take advantage of this moment- and never be afraid to ask for more than you think- negotiate DOWN.

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Any level

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Depends on the agency. Smaller agencies are easier to negotiate, whereas a lot of big agencies are more set on their PTO policies. Mine doesn’t negotiate PTO except for exec levels, but even the most junior staff start out with about 8 weeks total (vacation, sick, holiday), so asking for more is kind of bananas. That’s basically saying you don’t really want to work much.

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All levels - I always ask for more. Don’t ask don’t get.

In this market. Whenever the F you want.

But, like, how many is too many to ask for? Like, I’d the starting point is 15, would it be ridiculous to ask for 25?

Yes - great advice. Just don’t try to lie about it because odds are we’ve talked to other people from your agency and already know what your PTO policy is. 😉

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