If you tell a recruiter at the beginning of interviewing that you’re looking for a certain salary, let’s say $130k. Is it acceptable or appropriate to ask them if they are flexible to 150k to 160k at the offer stage, or is that too much of a leap?

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I highly encourage you to ask for what you think is fair. You could absolutely justify it by saying, now that you know more about the role and you’ve had an opportunity to learn more about the expectations, your salary expectation is $160.

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I guess if you don't try, you'll never know, but it doesn't reflect well. You should provide a rationale for why the change in ask e.g., after researching, bla bla bla- but honestly, you should've researched before saying a number.

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Thanks for building me up everyone! So kind. Will use your advice.

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Negotiation fail on you. Never give the first number. That said , definitely ask for their range anyway. Say 130 is what you currently make

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That’s a pretty big leap. Why the change now?

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Ultimately it’s also bad for them if you join and then feel bitter the whole time because you feel your peers are paid so much more. Even if it would be your fault lol.

I don’t think it’s a big deal at all. Assuming you’ve done your research and have evidence to back up that that’s the current salary range of your future colleagues.

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