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Deloitte audit Vs. Grant Thornton Tax. I have an offer from Grant Thornton and From Deloitte as an Intern this summer. Deloitte is the bigger name and pays a bit better but Grant Thronton has way nicer people and known to have a way better cultre and work environment. What should I do? Where should I go?Deloitte Grant Thornton
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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?
Any work or use to work at Chartwells K12
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I guess I'm on the opposite side when it comes to these conversations and I'm always happy to figure a raise for a candidate who remains professional and focuses on their own worth rather than making any comparisons.
I wouldn't bring up the colleague's salary at all. I ran into a similar situation and decided I was going to speak with my manager. I actually created a little deck and showed him how my contributions and my research show I am being underpaid. My manager appreciated my approach, which was kind of surprising for me as well, and we were able to negotiate a 12% increase.
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It isn't always about experience.
I had a situation where I was directly responsible for a major boost in product sales. Yet, I was laid off not long after. Meanwhile, another guy with the exact same job title kept his job even though his poor work quality was an open joke at the company. Ultimately, he was just more popular than I was.
You may be more experienced, but maybe they are just better at "looking good" to leadership. If you confront your bosses, they will likely tell you you should worry less about what someone else is getting paid, and worry more about your own performance.
What can you do to market what you have done and can do to decision makers?
Always know your worth. You should probably be making pretty close to your peers w similar experience. If not, it’s wrong. Plain and simple. Don’t settle.