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What jobs are currently paying 85k?
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Just depends on variables we do not have.
On the surface, 5% does not sound unreasonable. But if they posted a range and offered their Max…they might take offense.
If you told them initially what you were looking for, they offered it, and now you ask for more…that is not a great look. Not the end of the world, mind you, but not a good impression.
Are you prepared to justify WHY deserve more? If not…don’t ask for more just because someone said “always negotiate.” Negotiating when you are ill-prepared to justify the ask does more harm than good.
Do your research, prepare yourself to justify the ask, and then be confident.
If the first offer is at the low range of what you indicated to HR (range being 95-105k), and your response highlighting your skills results in a second offer of 100k and a start date. What would your advice be to get to a final offer of 105k?
Would highlighting the fact that the employer is an industry leading company and as such you humbly request to revise the offer to 105k?
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Sounds reasonable
I think it's reasonable. Jobs expect negotiation so they won't be caught off-guard. Just be sure to be professional and respectful when you're doing it. If a company really wants you they'll work with you and a polite ask won't risk your job. The worst case is they say no and you move forward with the original offer.
Thank you - appreciate it!
The salary ask is certainly reasonable and not the sort of number that would lead to rescinding. The start date flexibility probably won't either, as long as it's within reason. I'd think anything up to a month is likely fine, anything more than that might pose problems. How much longer were you looking to delay your starting date?
I was just looking for a few weeks. Thank you! Just wanted to sense check before going for it
Employers expect you to negotiate. That seems completely reasonable, and you're safe when you think about the tone and the approach. So go in with:
1. Curiosity.... In looking at the job description, it seems like there is a good amount of responsibility, which I am excited to take on. And since wages are tied to responsibility, I was curious as to the offer and if there's any flexibility there?
2. Research .... I have researched similar levels of responsibility/similar jobs and they are coming in at X
3. Partnership... I'm curious, what can we do to make this work?
If you ask for let's say $10K more, they might come back with $5K so just be conscious of that. Often times they split it down the middle.
NOTE FOR ALL: I have yet to hear of anyone losing an offer b/c they negotiated so it's extremely rare. It's just about showing your interest in the position and justifying your ask
Thank you!! Appreciate it!
So long as the company didn't post a salary range and say that you can't negotiate, you have very little risk of losing the role, especially since you're asking for a small increase of 5%. With regard to the start date, I'd recommend presenting a clear reason for needing the date to change (if it's due to a scheduling conflict, it's best if the conflicting event was already scheduled before you applied for the job). I hope that helps!