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What is a good salary for a director in NY?
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What jobs are currently paying 85k?
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Yes, The rush is a pressure tactic.
Think of it this way: there's an order to this process that works in your favor. Offer first, then negotiation, then acceptance. The mistake a lot of people make — especially in a tough market — is skipping straight from "offer" to "acceptance" because they're relieved just to have gotten this far.
But that starting number? It's your anchor. Raises are typically percentages of your base. Bonuses are often tied to it. Even what you can ask for at your next job is shaped by what you accepted here.
You don't have to be aggressive. Just be deliberate. "Thank you so much — I want to make sure I give this the consideration it deserves. Can I have until [specific date] to review?" That's a completely reasonable ask, and how they respond will tell you a lot about what kind of employer they really are.
I always handle those conversations the same way I do all salary discussions. I let them know I am excited to get started, but we have some things that we have to iron out first. If the money isn't there, you ask for more. If they want you badly enough, they will make the salary adjustments to get you to start.
It's possible the rushing around is a tactic, but it's also likely that it's just a sign of general disorganization. If you're at the end of the interview process you should have talked about money by now and you have some idea of what they'll offer. When they give you their number consider it. You'll usually have two business days to decide on their offer. If they want you to decide on the spot it's a bad sign and may indicate you really don't want to work for them.
They should have an offer on the table, before making you sign any contract and accepting the job. They should tell how much they are offering, so that you can make a decision if you want to accept their offer or not, please make sure that, you negotiate before signing, because once you accept their offer, by signing, that is it, you will have no room to maneuver and ask them for more money. Ask them, how much are they willing to compensate you, for your skills, years of experience and being a dynamic member of their team? Good luck with your new job.
Could it be possible they are that desperate for someone to start in the position?
With the last organization I was with I was recruited by an acquaintance who was in HR. I was given the job requirements and salary. It wasn't the position I desired but it was better than the stop gap I was working atthe time. I was chosen through a series of panel interviews of 19 candidates. I was then sent an offer letter of over 7% less than what HR stated by the Director..
Thankfully I had a direct line with the contact and I reached out to the contact and they had it corrected within 5 minutes and an updated offer letter was sent over immediately. Most companies_ hiring managers don't intentionally try to get over, but some nickle and dime new hires especially when salary discussions amongst certain positions is over emphasized as being forbidden.
Be careful. Be aware that salary negotiations are not thumbing your nose up at a position that you may feel that they nay come across as. If at all possible, be aware of what ranges are and how your skills and experience line up with the position. If you don't get what you are worth as a starting point, you'll either regret not having the conversation or will kick yourself as you try to work you up to that amount via raises.