Has anyone here used an industry job offer to negotiate your salary? I have an offer that I'm somewhat interested in, but not sure it's the right fit. Want to see if the firm can come close to salary

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If you try it be prepared for them to say no.

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Something to consider is if they say no, it’s pretty much countdown time for your career at that firm. If the new position has substantially more appeal, why not just switch?

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I did. It worked, somewhat. They matched the salary number but said I was shit out of luck on the bonus and equity piece.

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Good luck

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