Got an offer as an accountant at AWS (L5). Comp details are as follows -
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In my experience, there is always room to negotiate after the first offer. Make a strong case why you should get more base pay.
Coach
You should always negotiate after an offer. That doesn’t mean this is lowball, but you should still ask for more.
Declined the offer today. Appreciate everyone’s input.
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Accountant or Sr. Accountant? Not bad for entry level
Accountant (L5) which is 3-5 YOE. I’ll be at 4 YE experience in October. Current TC is 100k (including bonus)
Coach
You’re getting 14 shares of their RSUs which based on the price today is $50k. That on top of $35k in sign on bonus + Base? Lol no, this is not a low ball offer.
Coach
OP, think up a number you’d have to be stupid to turn down, then add $5k.
See if they say yes or counter with a number really close to your stupid high number. If you’re in the DC area, you should be making more base.
Negotiate your first two year bonus and RSUs. I doubt they we will give you more stock but may be generous with bonus. Base negotiations are last resort because that’s the only driver after year 2 bonus dries out unless of course you’re top of the top performer your first two years in which case we take you to a special room made of money.
120k TC isn’t bad for L5 accountant
Just curious, why do you think this was lowball?
Based off talking to a friend at L6 in AWS. 90K base In Arlington is really not much tbh. Felt like I could have been given a better offer as a starting ground. Ultimately just feel this is not the best choice for me atm hence why I declined instead of trying to negotiate.
Fight for a 100k salary and higher bonus that’s something they normally feel more comfortable doing then giving you 100% more salary