HR calls to offer you the job. Before they tell you the salary, they ask how much you’re currently making. How do you answer this? Honestly? Bump it up a little? I hate the question

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I typically say I'm making 15k more than I am. But ya usually they can't ask.

like

Bump it up a lot! Tell them at least 10 k more than you are currently making and ask for a total of 15 or more. So it will only look like a 5-10 increase.

Also consider if you’re going up a title, how much would your work load change, basically get paid what you’re worth. Simple as that.

like

Say you’re making 10k more than you really are

like

Tell them your employer has an NDA regarding contractual details.

like

You legally don’t have to respond. They’re no longer supposed to ask (at least in NY as far as I know), and they cannot request proof. So if you want to answer, I would bump it up. Shoot high expecting them to bring it down in negotiations.

like

Do research. There’s so many factors. Would you be willing to work at a better agency for a pay cut? Do they promote often or is there a freeze? Glassdoor can be very helpful. If I were making 80K and Glassdoor said the position salary for most workers said 85K, I would say I am making 85K currently and see if I can push for 90-95K.

You don’t want to lowball yourself but at the same time you don’t want to blow a position you wanted because you overshot and they went with a cheaper alternative.

helpful

Get as much as you can. Suss out the average range for your position at that specific agency/market and go on the high side. Go get ‘em tiger!

like

Tell them that you are expecting and hoping for a salary commensurate with your experience and talent, and then ask them what is their budget range for this position?

If you’re in NYC, it’s illegal for them to ask

Tell them what you’re willing to move for. And ask about bonuses

Related Posts

I have cleared all the round of Amazon DE How much I should ask ? My YOE is 3 year and I am holding offers around 23 lpa (22 Base) Amazon

like

Hi, just got an offer for an L5 and could use some help negotiating. I’m located in LA.

Base: $180k
Equity: $164k
Bonus: $36k

Thoughts on whether base is fair? How much can I request as a sign on bonus?

Thanks so much 😊

like

Started conversation with Oliver Wyman about joining their LS team in europe. Any fish willing to provide some insights on culture, WLB, bonus, strategy? TIA!

like

Thoughts on Vertex? Pipeline? Culture? Comp? Looking at a Director role.

like

Hi Fishes,

I'm holding 4+ years of experience in .Net/.Net Core, MVC, Web API's, Angular and SQL.

If I switch what should be the expected package?


I'm new here, help me to get 11 likes.
TIA

like

Hello, I have an offer from Publicis Sapient for their product management internship program. Wondering if anyone has any insight into the program (exits, etc) and how the return offer looks like in terms of salary. I still also hold an interest in data science so might go with another offer but I’m not sure if it is a wise choice to let go of a PM offer while I have it.

like

What's expected CTC for lateral hire in PWC AC for a guidewire business analyst? Yoe is 7.. 5 for BA, 2 for other.

Thanks in advance!

like

I want to join a start up in my industry but I need to rescind a job acceptance from a more establish company. I resigned from my old job and didn’t start the new job yet. Is the non compete I signed, as part of the job offer acceptance for the position with the bigger company, enforceable if I rescind my job acceptance before I actually start a new job? I don’t think it is. I didn’t receive a sign on bonus so no additional consideration was exchanged from my understanding of my law classes.

Hi everyone, I work at an early stage start up that just closed our round A. I just hired a director below me, however when it was time to come up with an offer I was removed from the conversation. The CO-founders said they’d handle the actual offer amount/equity. I joined early so salary is low but I have decent equity. Not sure if they didn’t want me seeing the offer or if this is normal for early start ups.

like

What does comp look like for PE ops associates?

like

I am aiming to transition to become EHR analyst at Christus health. They asking me to provide salary expectations but researching provided me varying info. With 4 years of experience in supporting an EHR, what is the current salary range nowadays?

like

I’m thinking about accepting a job at Gulfstream in Savannah, GA. Does anyone know the pay range of Gulfstream? The posting is for a Engineer Technical Specialist 1

like

What will be my in hand salary??
Can anyone explain what is BOB and how it's works?Larsen & Toubro Infotech Mindtree L&T Technology Services Tata Consultancy

Post Photo
like

Hi DI folks, how were the hikes last year??

like

Can someone share the salary for a UX designer with 5 years of experience in Microsoft. I have cleared all rounds and I am not sure what do I ask as my expected salary going by microsoft standards

like

URGENT

Please let me know which company to join :

EXL Services — Analytics, Gurugram
EY GDS, Noida

Have same offer
Tech- Data Warehouse, ETL
YOE- 3

Thanks

like

Mid-level associate at a mid-size regional insurance defense firm practicing coverage litigation. Salary is capped b/c my firm only does I.D./coverage and has no direct-hire comm clients. Second round of interviews with a comm lit boutique where I would be the only associate with 5 partners. Other than partner track, salary/benefits, and switching from coverage to general comm lit, what qualities of the move should I be thinking about as I weigh my options? I've never worked at another firm.

like

Hi,
I have a couple of questions -
1. What is the average bonus pay for WM division ? I asked HR and he did not quote any range.
2. How long it takes to promote to 602 given an average to above average performer.
Thanks

like

How much annual salary increment is there in citiustech?
And if someone is getting promotion then what is the scenario?

likehelpful

More Posts

Anyone knows if Singapore trash collection separates waste into recyclables ? If not, how can we do it ourselves in sg?
I live in a condo FYI.

like

Hi fishes,
I’m a fresher and have recently completed my internship as an Operations manager at Amazon. I am currently looking for FT opportunities. I came across and opening at
Maersk for the role of Business Analyst. Could anyone refer me for the role or maybe point me to a suitable opportunity?
thanks!
Maersk

like

Any consulting firms that are particularly good for Jews or which honor Jewish holidays? My firm has a Jewish diversity team but I’d love to learn about others.

like

Pick one- breaking bad or Game of Thrones

What is Amazon Quantum ledger database??? Someone can explain in English?

like

AMERICAN EXPRESS India is hiring for UI Engineer role.
Title: UI Engineer – React, JSON, Cloud Engineering -21018062
Experience: 5+ years

JD screenshot is attached.
If interested, kindly DM me

Post Photo
like

Hello,
May i know in how many days i will be able to get a project after joining? And the training provided will be from the project perspective or from overall perspective. TIA

like

How we can expect market correction in bny ? When to communicate with manager for market correction?

Manage to Cop these bad boys in the last 24 hours

Post Photo
like

Hello Guys,

IBM is Hiring in Huge. multiple openings for many profile
DM/comment your email. will share the link and steps. :)

likehelpfulupliftingsmart

Just wondering if anyone here has reported someone to Ethics, had the illegal or unethical behavior of the person been substantiated and STILL be retaliated by their company. Also please state if you followed the reporting policy and if your company has a non-retaliation policy

like

I have many options to consider but two options below are what I’m thinking of right now.

I want to see your thoughts on which one I should pick.

Job A: Project Engineer. 135K/yr base. 10% signing bonus.

Job B: Senior Project Manager. Contract. $60/hr standard. $90/hr overtime.

Additional Information added / pinned in the comments.

I’m interviewing for a community manager role with a creative agency tomorrow. Anyone have tips specifically for CM/Strategy roles?

like

How is Capgemini in terms of job security and work culture?
How much CTC to expect from Capgemini with 10 years of experience in QA domain?
Capgemini

like

What do you wish you had known before becoming a manager?

like

Hi,
what will be the inhand salary after TDS deduction for 16.5 LPA.

No investments nothing.

like

Best corporates to join in Toronto after consulting?

like

How is SAP SDC for SAP Consultants?
I have offers from CG, IBM & SAP India. So, please suggest which will be better to join.
PS- IBM is paying100% more than my current organisation.
SAP has not released my offer yet but I had an interview with VP and he said he is impressed with me and will release the offer letter soon but they have not negotiated for my salary. But he was saying if he will give me less than IBM then will I join the SAP or not? I assumed this is a trick ques., btw, I said yes

like

Hot take: if it’s actually a stealth layoff then everyone else got the same speech as you and outing the firm won’t identify you.

like

Additional Posts in Advertising

I was recently laid off and my client offered to be a reference and wanted to see if there was anything else she could do to support me during this time. Any tips on taking advantage of this generous offer?

like

Are CPGs pushing more faux-health benefits than before?
Or is society catching up to the bs?

Post Photo
like

Anyone ever taken Adhouse School classes? Specifically copy with Tom Christmann? Thoughts?

like

Funny to see how men are trying to post shit about DMA...

like

Can community managers call themselves copywriters?

like

I really need to know. Does anyone genuinely care about their jobs anymore? Money aside.

likefunny

Client removes all copy in ads re: product description or product benefits due to pending legal review. Removes visuals of product doing its job. Blames agency that ads aren’t driving traffic/sales

likefunnysmart

I think I’m finally burnt out on agency life. What’s a logical next step? Freelance? In-house? A new career all together?

like

When should I expect to transition to a senior art director and then a creative director. How should I level set salary goals with my manager within the next year if I project to stay at the same agency?

like

My new agency’s healthcare plan only has ONE physician in NYC listed as in-network... is a plan this limited the norm?!

likeuplifting

Anytime a client says “thanks for the creative thinking” just know they’re going to kill everything.

likefunnysmartuplifting

Looking to take a break from the advertising agency world (honestly pretty burnt out on ad land) Thoughts on working at an agency who may be more focused on branding or content creation. Anyone made the jump?

like

What is the shortest amount of time you think you could work somewhere without burning that bridge?

like

Any word on Swift in Portland?

like

Cool job offer for AD

Post Photo
like

Books on human psychology that have affected you. I'll start: influence, sales Bible, on killing.

like

What is the difference between an account executive and a project manager? When I look at the job descriptions there is not a lot of clarification. Could you enlighten me?

like

I just got called about a job on Thursday, showing interest. They’re already back in the office so the job would require me to be. Said they’re classified as an essential business because most of their advertising is for healthcare. Is this a hard red flag? Really Seems like it.

likefunny

Tips for dealing with procrastination?

like

I got my degree in Graphic Design this January, and I’m currently a PR intern in an advertising agency. What salary should I expect for an Assistant Account Executive role?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal