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If you are in between jobs or really need to exitt (at risk) then take it and keep looking for a better offer. In the meantime research the market to see if the salaries for your role/industry have changed. We aren't entitled to more money. Also consider additional benefits or whether the role in the new company will help with career progression. Lastly you could also consider a career pivot.
Agree with this. Depends on where you are coming from and what your goals are - that can be answered changing
Take it. Bust your butt and show your value and then ask for a raise in a year, and if you don't get one, then look for something else. That's what I did. Took me about 3 years after a layoff at the end of 2022 to get back to my salary before the layoff: it took 10 months after the layoff to find a role, way below my skill level, salary and title; worked at it for 18 months before I found another role that was paid 50% more. That new role was still a bit under what I was making back in 2022. Busted my ass for 7 months, made the case, and got an 8% raise for this year, which has me making a little more than I was before being laid off. Not ideal given inflation, but I am much better off than I was jobless for 10 months in 2023, and I can make the case for another raise at the end of this year (and I know they give decent bonuses).
If your funds are tight, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Negotiating could yield you a little more or it could lead to an offer being withdrawn. Only you know how willing you are to risk losing the role for 10% or so more in gross (quite a bit less after tax) salary, based on your personal circumstances, expenses, and savings.
Any salary is better than no salary. Take it, and keep hunting for something that pays more if it bothers you enough. It has already been 6 months, and you have no idea how much longer it could be. That's a way bigger loss than 15k.
There is no harm negotiating reasonably but ultimately I’d say take it
I agree with this. I say always negotiate so you dont' leave any money on the table. However, in this case if you fear they might pull the offer, I would take it.
Take it if that's your only option and you think getting offer pulled is a legitimate concern if you negotiate. Negotiate and/or walk if not.
I assume they giving an equity component + bonus which would explain a lower base.
So what’s the total compensation difference?
If you were at D making 165k+ bonus vs 150k + bonus + equity at this start up.
If you’ve been hunting for 6 months I would take it.
No bonus explicitly listed. I was also thinking I should ask about this detail..
If youre in need of employment why would you even ask this question? Lol
If you would be pretty upset if they pulled the offer, then just take it.
YOE?