I got an offer from a company. They told me on the phone the salary was 88k but when they sent me the offer letter it said $87.5k What do I do?

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Either address the $500 or renegotiate to a significantly higher number your choice 😅

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I would address it, just because I like clarity even if it’s $500.

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Negotiate to 95k duhhhh

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Lol are you serious? You can call them and make a issue for the extra $500, but is it worth it?

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Yes, it is dishonest.

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Remember... Tax be like ~20ish % so every penny does count. If you think of it like that

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