Got an offer, but it’s WAY lower than what I was expecting. Any tips on how to approach the discussion to get more? They knew my TC expectations so am kinda surprised by their offer

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If it s way way lower, just move on

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Exactly my thoughts. I'd rather start elsewhere at a higher range. It would be great if they increase the offer.

Yeah, have you not been reading about recessionary headwinds looming. Supply and demand drive pricing. Labor is no different. Good luck.

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Of there is tech talent that can learn and do your job for the same or less then they’ll get your job. If you think compliance based wage labor is recession proof and inelastic then the only logical conclusion is your potential employer doesn’t know the value of labor or you’re not as valuable to the market as you believe. But it’s not recession proof FYI.

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Curious to know more about the offer.

But in a recession where there is a reduction in the tech workforce you can expect depression on industry wages in IT compliance.

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Some options to consider:
#1 they are leaving themselves enough room to bargain up to the bottom of what they think you'll accept;
#2 they want you, but they think your expectations are too high;
#3 their version of a cold offer - someone has been told to make you an offer but that someone doesn't want you and is hoping you'll turn it down.
If you think it's #1 or #3 go elsewhere.

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Push for your expectations. If they can't give you what you are asking for then you make a decision whether to accept or decline.

Some valid points being made in this thread so thanks for the insight guys! I guess recessionary times are being hit hard, so I guess I can try to negotiate up to an extent and see how it goes. Great to get all these perspectives though

Have you tried negotiating for a higher base? Do you have other offers at hand? If you have, ask them to counter that offer.

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