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It probably has worked out for people, but it's a dangerous game to play. Companies will rescind offers, and one reason is because the candidate made unrealistic demands or they appeared unserious. If someone is told that's the final offer, and they refuse to heed that, it could be seen as problematic behavior. And that could get an offer pulled. In this job market it seems like it would be an especially risky move, there are plenty of other candidates and people may lose patience quickly.
I agree it’s problematic if you continue to negotiate a best & final.
It would be fine to say something like “that’s a pity, I really like the role, but the lowest I could accept is X. If the budget changes in future, I’d love to hear from you”
But of course you should be fully prepared that they will walk away in this scenario.
I wouldn’t push back on that - coming from a recruiter. This isn’t a negotiation tactic. They are most likely being told this is finial from powers above.
If you actually want the job I’d take it and stop pushing. Having done recruiting sometimes it truly is the best and final - pushing further only sours the relationship.
Ask for a comp review after your probation or at 6 months and have them formally include it in the offer letter. Or document it. This at least keeps that door open while your prove yourself.
Negotiating comp up-front is important because it’s likely the biggest increase you get at the company in one shot. If you feel short sold, keep looking then leave or use that offer to leverage your comp up again.
Just know, it’ll put you in a group where when layoffs come around, you’re higher on the list because they know you’re a flight risk.
I wouldn’t push after hearing something like that unless the offer really isn’t great
There’s always another offer
You made the right call. They are using clear communication with you. If you try to push what they have made clear is their final offer, you are going to have the offer rescinded and they will move onto another candidate.