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Does anyone have any insights on what a typical Sr. Associate Director makes at Boehringer Ingelheim? I have a range of 170-180k which I think is fair but don’t want to be underpaid. Also, any information regarding retirement planning or medical/dental benefits would be helpful. Haven’t gotten much out of HR. Thanks in advance!
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I negotiated after starting the job. Flexibility means everything to me, so I negotiated the option to work from home four days a week. I made a document outlining all my tasks and noted which ones actually required me to be in the office (none of them). Then I put together a quick PowerPoint showing my commute time and how I stay productive at home. I explained that being home helps me focus and recharge, and I go in mostly to collaborate with teammates, so once a week was more than enough.
I've negotiated extra PTO multiple times as well. The most I've ever received was an additional two weeks. I push for it every time.
That would actually be amazing 1 extra week!
I'm so impressed by everyone here. I never even thought of negotiating these things. Do employers usually budge on this sort of thing or is it more hit and miss? I get nervous enough just asking for a 5K bump.
I got shot down trying to negotiate for more vacation time. I was told the amounts of PTO were in the company policy manual and they couldn't be changed. I assume they were thinking that if they changed something for one person that would be obvious and visible to others it would cause problems.
I wish! It never occurs to me that I can try to negotiate for things beyond my salary. Maybe someday I’ll be able to give this a try.