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Hey! Any Google folks know if it’s possible to negotiate fully remote if a contract role is hybrid? Personally, I don’t want to relocate and go to the office on a contract role given the current economy. Plus, I’m assuming contractors are the first to go in layoffs. I just think it’s a fair trade off if I’d be allowed to work fully remote. I’m also trying to have flexibility to manage my Airbnb business in a different country. Same time zone as the home office if I’d travel weeks at a time.
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No, that is not me at all. I just finished a 3rd round of interviews and I have a good feeling I am going to get the offer (fingers crossed). Would you mind negotiating for me? 😂 I'm likely to accept whatever I'm offered because I don't want to risk them going with another candidate in the current job market.
How are you?
I feel the exact same way and everybody thinks I'm crazy. But I absolutely love a chance to negotiate. I love to haggle, I think I got it from my mom who is a sucker for a deal. I mean, if I'm not going to advocate for myself, who will?
Nope, not me. I ask their range for the position and ask for more than I think I’m going to get to leave room for negotiation. I do the reverse when I’m buying a car. I’ve been successful but I don’t enjoy the process.
How are you?
Nah, I’m good. Give me a range and we can settle somewhere in the middle. I don’t need to push them to the point of going with someone else.
How would you negotiate for an increase if you are doing additional role? tasks that fall under another role - and you’ve done it for over a year and you keep getting the runaround about an increase- but then hear others are getting raises?
Susan Carlton how are u.if you was asking me I am great how about yourself
I always look at it as the company needs me and I don't need them. Ask what has been "budgeted" as far as salary for the position! If you say you make $70,000 now and need to make $80,000! They may have allotted $100,000 for position now what do you think your to get? That's right the $80,000!! Also if you ask for a larger salary they can't do,worst that happens is they say no!! I think it shows you have confidence in your work and also have self respect demanding the best!!
Haha, totally relate! Salary negotiations can feel like a high-stakes game — and yeah, sometimes you’ve got to push to really know your worth.
One thing that really helps me before negotiating is knowing my exact in-hand salary — it gives you a clear picture of what actually hits your account.
I built a free tool for that:
👉 gainscalculator.com – super quick and useful before you step into that conversation.
Might give you that extra edge next time!
On the single occasion that I suggested a salary, I was transitioning from government service to a contractor position. During this time, I learned that I had not realized what my skills were worth. A few years later, I received an offer from a company that I had previously interviewed with. The salary offered was significantly higher than what I was currently earning. As I enjoyed the company I was working with, I discussed the offer with my manager, who immediately matched the offer, plus two percent. I accepted. Following a friend's suggestion, I tested the waters again a few years later to see what my skills were worth. Once again, I received an offer that was significantly better. I presented this offer to my manager, who matched it. Some may think I should have been upset that my employer was not paying me the higher rate the whole time. However, I considered myself to be working for the agreed-upon rate and it was my responsibility to stay abreast of my skills' value. If my company had not matched the competing offer, I would have accepted that. This was a risk, but I would have been happy working on the other project anyway, as it was something I was truly interested in doing. The matching offer demonstrated my employer's commitment to me, and, in return, I became a very loyal employee. This approach may not be an option if you are unwilling to change companies to get a salary increase. I was willing to hear my employer say, "Good luck, we aren't going to pay you that." Such a statement would have also told me how much they valued me as an employee.
I’m totally with you on this. It’s like a game now. The more you win the more fun it gets. I keep negotiating outside of work. Just got a discount on a printing vendor the other day. Big or small, it’s a win!
Ever since I was professionally trained in negotiating in 2005, I have loved negotiating everything. As soon as the training that my boss paid for was complete, I negotiated my own 50% raise! I’ll bet he didn’t know it would cost him so much. 😁. I’ve been teaching negotiation since I left that job.
Please share your favorite tips! I am getting ready to negotiate for a job I really want and don't want to lose but also don't want to miss out on money. I know they're losing one person but also opening another position (so two will be available) so I'm hoping that doesn't hurt the budget.
I love negotiating my salary purely because I know im going to most definitely be doing more than most people as a new person and I will simply not settle for less than what I was on in the previous role
I have zero desire to negotiate anything ever. But, I am absolutely a big risk taker and thrill seeker in other areas of life. I'm not much for quantifying my worth. I'd rather not even talk about it.
I really don't like negotiations with salary but I just finished an AI courses and have certification and Im ready to negotiate my for higher wages! If they want me they will pay for me!
I think you have to be a negotiator in travel nursing or you get taken advantage of.
When they tell me what they’re offering I usually ask “Is that the most you can offer me” then they normally say “Well what are you thinking “ and I go a few thousand over and I normally get it and don’t forget to ask about a sign on bonus
Negotiating gets easier when you know what you’re actually taking home.
I came across this free in-hand salary calculator — super useful if you’re evaluating offers: https://gainscalculator.com
I defintely do. Actually interviewing gives me a rush. Does it make you feel wanted during the negotiating? I say that is a good thing.
Can you give me some tips or advice on how to negotiate my salary with the new company I'm interviewing with? I struggle with salary negotiations due to past bad experiences at my previous company, where I had worked for 23 years.
I wish I had your confidence
OP, can you share some tips for how to successfully negotiate please?
This was really helpful for me. Thanks team.