I finally got an offer after 3 months, which is great, but the pay isn't what I hoped. I know I deserve more, but since I'm currently unemployed, I feel like I have no leverage. How do I ask for fair pay without losing the whole opportunity?

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

The real answer? You negotiate like you have nothing to lose, otherwise, you’ve already declared your intent to settle.

Unless you’re retrading on numbers you already agreed on, you simply go back and demand what you can justify and defend that you are worth.

The trick is you have to be willing to risk it. Otherwise, accept the offer and try again someplace else when you have the upper hand.

Post Photo
like

Take their offer, tack 10-15% onto it and see what happens. You're right, you don't have leverage, but that doesn't mean they're going to yank the offer just because you dared to ask. If they don't budge, you're in the same spot you are now. Not a big deal.

like

This too. You might have 10 other offers on the table. They wouldn't know.

like

So… what you deserve isn’t what you think it is - it’s what you want to earn, not what your market value is.

Your market value is a function of what the company is willing to pay, what you’re willing to accept, and what the next best candidate is willing to accept (or how good the candidate is who is willing to accept the salary on offer).

Start with what they’ve offered you and negotiate - see where they are willing to go. Pull the “I have another offer that pays 10% more than this does - I’d much rather take this job, but the money is tough to turn down. Can you match that number?”

If they say no, say you need the weekend to weigh up your options. If that doesn’t move them, take the offer they made and go kick ass so very hard in the job to show them they need to pay you more.

like

Related Posts

crwd 4/17 $60 calls... you heard it here first

like

8/3 Thread (General):

like

I have 5+ years at EY and i think it's time for me to bounce. What remote jobs out there are paying $120k+? Any idea welcome. Past experience not in audit if that matters.

like

What salary I can expect from advance auto parts and microfocus. Security Engineer, yoe 6

Anyone afraid to take vacation in FY18, for fear of missing utilization? 🙋🏼🙋🏼‍♂️

like

Has anyone started hoarding water, non-perishables, and ammo yet?

like

So I have been seeing a guy for 4 months. We have a pay disparity.. he earns less than I do (by quite a bit). He has mentioned a few times that he’s worried I’ll get bored of him when I know he can’t afford the same things I can. I think we are beginning to move past this, but now he’s starting to mention things like ‘I am really broke this month’, and last weekend he told me his mum has lost her job and he’ll have to probably pay her rent. I have a lot of sympathy for his situation … tbc

like

Could you seriously date someone who isn't on the same financial level as you?

like

Walked into a Rolex AD yesterday just to browse. Walked out with this bad boy!

Post Photo
likefunny

If I'm forced to use my vacation, floater, etc. towards my study leave for CFE but I have vacation booked for right after CFE, will PwC still let me take that vacation as a "leave of absence"?

like

You just finished teaching a skill / topic in your lesson. Children are now off to work on that skill independently: who are you targeting first to support, your students in the red or your students in the yellow?

S&P Global What are the Job Levels S&P Global Market Intelligence

like

hi anyone going to chennai and if going from Kolkata or reached dm please

like

Nailed it! 😂

Post Photo
likefunnysmart

How do you guys make friends in a new town?

like

Guys,
can anyone please refer me in
Shell or Maersk.
for senior/lead data engineer.

I can share the job Id as well.

Exp - 8.7 years
NP --- 15 days

Shell Maersk

like

I am a Technolgy Risk staff at EY, been there a year and I don't want to stay in audit. Bachelors in Econ and MIS. I found a position as an Associate for Siemens Managent Consulting, any tips? Ctd

like

I’ve been in the US for 3 years on L1, now considering switching jobs bc my employer wants me to return to Europe eventually while I’d prefer to stay in the US. Do you fishes have any suggestions on how to find employers who may be willing to put me in the H1B lottery? I know it’s not easy, even though it seems like the lottery registration is only $10.

like

Which firm has the best reputation in DC?

Average salary for EY - Manager Federal Tech R. DC metro area? 5 years of experience.

Additional Posts in Salary Negotiations

How realistic is it to land an AD position as a fresh grad (with a doctorates) and a handful of pharma & FDA interships? Context: I'll have over a year of (consistent) work experience at a large pharma company and I have prior leadership/mgt experience (< 10 yrs) in a gov't role prior to changing careers and pursuing a doctorates.

Also, whats the pay difference between Sr Manager and AD at a large pharma company? TIA!

like

I’ve been verbally offered a position at a new company, but the recruiter insists on getting a verbal acceptance before sending the offer in writing. This person insists on negotiating salary before sending the paperwork. Generic benefits, RSUs, bonus info have been provided; it’s all unofficial.

This is absurd. Am I missing some “new way” of doing things? Your take?

likehelpful

I have an interview lined up for Autodesk US as an Data Engineer. Wanted to understand a bit more about salary structure and how company really is?. Autodesk

like

Hi there. What is considered a good salary for a project manager?

like

I’m interviewing for a marketing manager role at a company based in SF. I’m genuinely excited about the role and the company but we’ve yet to discuss salary. I expect to be asked at some point, but my research has given me a VERY broad range. So I’m here to do a bit more research. I’ve got 5 very relevant years of experience and will have an associate manager directly reporting to me. Are there any marketers out there who can share their salaries in similar regions and experience levels?

like

Any HR pros able to explain the process for hiring US citizens to Canadian offices, and if that process is so onerous you would rather offer a much higher US salary to avoid it?

like

Im currently going through industry change.
Im a pastry cook with 4yrs experience and the average salary start for this position is now at $22/hr here in vegas, especially in the strip. But cooking/baking is not my passion. So im changing into veterinary medicine and im seeing that the starting rate for a vet tech is around $16-18. Why is that?? Why are people in the vet med industry being paid so low?? Something needs to change. Labor of love aint enough for the people in this job.

like

I received a job offer from company A and am currently negotiating salary. I have an interview with company B next week and know that they offer a higher base pay. There’s no guarantee that I will be offered a job at company B but my gut is telling me that company B would be a better fit for me. Should I accept the offer from company A, continue interview process with company B and then rescind my offer with company A if company B offers me a job? Will I be burning bridges?

like

In your past experience, how accurate have you found the ranges for positions on Glassdoor?

like

Got an offer for Sr. Financial Analyst for 85k & 10% annual bonus. What's a good counteroffer? I told the recruiter 95k-110k when I first interviewed. This position is 100% remote, headquartered in VA. I live in NYC. Have roughly 2 YOE.

Thanks.

like

I got an offer from Cigna are they typically open to negotiations on hourly pay? 👀👀👀👀 I just need like $3 more/hr… that’s it.

like

For expert witnesses/lawyers

I’m a former forensic scientist that left the field several years ago. I recently received a subpoena from a case I worked and suggested to DA to have evidence re-worked by the lab or stipulation. If I am required to testify (as an expert witness), I would need to book a flight, hotel, etc. My question is this: can I ask for my requested hourly rate, travel, and hotel to be covered when speaking with DA or is that “not how this works” as the investigator put it?

like

Currently I work for a small company that does the construction of small cell utility poles and roof top sites for the major cell carriers like VZW, T-mobile, AT&T and so on. I am a project coordinator but I do everything under the sun. Created project tracker. Submitti bids, sourcing material, negotiating price on materials, handling post construction inspections, scheduling sub contractors, notifying stakeholders, coordinating with construction managers - property owners - building management.

Congratulations!! You are getting that email, call and a meeting to announce the highest salary you have ever received in your career.

like

What would everyone think would be a good salary for a senior manager of digital product and strategy for an established fintech company? Comparably has 179k base as the median. Recruiter mentioned 173 as their all in top.

like

What is a good salary range for a Principal UX Designer with 15+ years of experience working in either Finance, Tech or Media industry in NYC?

like

Got offered 68k after 2 years as a contractor (62.5k) doing project management/business admin in a tech department at a Fortune 500 bank. I have an A.S degree and working on my bachelor’s/masters may 2024. I negotiated to 84k NYC. I have seen interns get offered 38 per hour (79k) for internship positions with a similar role.

Thoughts? Should I go higher? I do my job well that’s why they decided to keep me as a contractor after my internship.

like

Hi , wanted to get some feedback on following position offer in New Jersey area
Senior Manager for pricing startegy
I have 4 and half years of related experience,Masters degree
Base salary offer at 150k, 21% SPI and 10% LTI
How much room I have for negotiation, whats the fair market rate for this level?

like

Considering working from India for a couple of years due to personal reasons. Any advice for Salary expectations/negotiations? Haven't worked in India for over a decade.

Senior consultant, came into Deloitte with over 14 YOE (industry), in the FSI -> IM space, expertise & experience in buy side asset management.

If you are open/willing to offer referrals, happy to talk. Any insights are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

like

Just received an offer with expected / standard salary for role but no signing or relocation bonus. They know I don’t have any other offers which is why I assume they didn’t offer any signing bonus - do I have any chance of getting one without “leverage”?

likehelpful

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