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Im not searching for a new job but an acquaintance reached out about a similar role at a similar energy company.Turns out 2 ppl threw my name in the hat. I looked into it and the position was posted 2 weeks ago.Their director wants to meet.I bet pay is one of the first things to be discussed so that no one’s time is wasted.Am I crazy for not wanting to entertain it for less than 20-25% base pay increase?Is it selfish to ask for more? I’m sure most salary conversations end in negotiation anyways?
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If you’re happy, then no.
In this market - congrats on the new job in order 🎉
Companies are not as open to negotiating now as they used to be. They don't need to negotiate because they are guaranteed to have other candidates in line who are just as good and willing to work for whatever they are offered. Don't have regrets, you secured a job and that's what matters. Congrats!
Mentor
I wouldn’t consider it a screw up.
How much experience do you have? I was once a marketing coordinator which is more entry level usually, so I know back then I didn’t have much leverage in countering offers.
Best thing to do is to get as much experience as you can and use it for higher pay at a new role if you wish to leave. The return on that will be much higher than negotiating now with limited experience imo.
Coach
For future reference, check out my article here about negotiating pay in job interviews: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-aim-when-negotiating-pay-brent-cherry-y6wqc/
Mentor
if you felt good about accepting the offer then no! you can always negotiate next time
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Coach
You probably did, but don't be hard on yourself. Over half to around 75% of people do the same thing, so you're not alone.
But the good news? You can use this to your advantage. Keep researching other job postings for similar roles to see what they're paying and record all your winnings in a private "brag folder" you can use as leverage for a bump in pay. In about 3-6 months, book a meeting with your higher-ups to talk about salary and bring all your homework.
I wrote a lengthy article on LinkedIn about finding your market value here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/complete-20-step-guide-finding-out-your-actual-market-brent-cherry-jswbc/
I accepted any negotition