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Hey! Any Google folks know if it’s possible to negotiate fully remote if a contract role is hybrid? Personally, I don’t want to relocate and go to the office on a contract role given the current economy. Plus, I’m assuming contractors are the first to go in layoffs. I just think it’s a fair trade off if I’d be allowed to work fully remote. I’m also trying to have flexibility to manage my Airbnb business in a different country. Same time zone as the home office if I’d travel weeks at a time.
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Wait for the offer to come in writing first. That’s when you revisit the negotiation.
Appreciate it!
I think it would just be a nuisance vs badly received. If the offer does end up changing the recruiter will have to go through the approval process again. I only say this because you already had the opportunity to discuss it. I don't think it will hurt your chances if you do it, but be sure to do it professionally and recognize that she may have to go through the process again.
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I think it somewhat depends on the specifics of that conversation. Without knowing that, I would say to carefully craft a message about it. Thank them for the offer, you’re excited, etc. After some thought, you’d like to discuss comp more, so on and so forth. Keep it professional.
Great approach. And if it feels like it’s not going well, talk about goals / kpis and timing for a path to salary augmentation based on performance. It’s not unreasonable to suggest that in 6 months perhaps we could review performance and comp and allow for a bump, almost like the first 6 months was a trial period. Then of course I would suggest working one’s ass off.
I would call the recruiter immediately ask if the offer has already gone to leadership for sign off. They will say yes or no and ask why. Just say you got a little overly excited about the offer and wanted to know if the details had been conveyed to leadership yet. If not, after a little calculation, you need to adjust your compensation request.If the offer has already gone to leadership and amount that you discussed is reasonable and you would be OK with it rather than lose the offer, id just go with it.
Makes a lot of sense - thank you!
This is why it’s always good to think ahead. Once you have an interview make some thoughts about what sort of things you’d like to negotiate on in advance such as pay, flexible working etc. So when the offer comes in your more in control of how you manage discussions in the excitement
Very true. Will definitely do this next time!
Yeah unfortunately I think you missed your best opportunity in that initial call. Doesn't mean it's not worth a shot afterwards though. They might just tell you it's not possible though, so be prepared for that outcome
Makes sense — thank you!
You still have some room for negotiation. Ask about your first yeat bonus. Negotiate the amount for that and make sure it is not prorated. If it is, then ask for a signing bonus to make up for it.
Like this approach a lot - thank you!
I'm guessing they'll be a bit annoyed by the curveball. But probably not enough to do something drastic like pulling the offer. It's worth making the ask, even if there's no guarantee they'll be willing to meet it.
That’s what I’m hoping too. Thank you!
Hi, I've done a lot of hiring in the past. We always have more money behind the amount offered for any role.
So, the point to everyone who is job hunting: ALWAYS ask for more when you receive an offer!
It's great to be excited about the job, so let them know you're excited to join their team, then pause and say, "I appreciate your offer. With my "extensive .. skills" I know I'll hit the ground running. Based on that, and the other roles I've been interviewing for, I had been hoping this offer would come in at (add $5 - $10K more) range. If we can make that happen, I'll clear the deck to start on (date). Then, pleasantly sit Quietly while the HR Mgr digests your request. Don't break the silence. They will invariably agree to check with mgmt.
Thank them for going to bat for you and reiterate your commitment to making significate contributions to their organization. Good luck!
It's probably too late - you need to be ready to negotiate when they are asking about comp - unless you are the "very best" at what you do and they "must have you" or you have a reasonable argument like leaving your current employer requires you forfeit your bonus or stock options etc ... live and learn ...