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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?
Hey! Any Google folks know if it’s possible to negotiate fully remote if a contract role is hybrid? Personally, I don’t want to relocate and go to the office on a contract role given the current economy. Plus, I’m assuming contractors are the first to go in layoffs. I just think it’s a fair trade off if I’d be allowed to work fully remote. I’m also trying to have flexibility to manage my Airbnb business in a different country. Same time zone as the home office if I’d travel weeks at a time.
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75k can feel great after being underpaid, but with 6 years under your belt in commercial design, you’ve definitely got room to push. For unlicensed but experienced designers, mid-80s isn’t out of reach. If the second offer comes in higher, use it as leverage.
I am hoping the second comes in higher as well for leverage reasons because I am nervous to execute negotiations. I’ve never negotiated, but it’s not like negotiations will remove the job offer!
Honestly, $75K seems low for 6 years of experience, even without a license, especially in NJ. Commercial interior design demands a lot, and firms should reflect that in pay. If you were underpaid before, don’t let that set your bar. You can and should push for more in my humble opinion.
Exactly.. i know I’m excited because it’s so much better then my last position but how far can I stretch this?
You should absolutely negotiate. With the cost of living being what it is, $75,000 isn't exactly what it used to be. But also, you have a decent amount of experience. I would also see if you could negotiate having your employer help you get licensed if that's something you're interested in. That might be something that they do, it might not, but it's worth looking into.
They do assist with licensure , and there is a small pay raise that comes with that. (3k). i also am unaware of yearly raises there and if they actually do them or not. but if I accept at 75, but by end of this year theres a yearly raise, and also if next spring I complete my licensure, I could end up in the 80s range within a year of starting. (But I know my starting raise will affect my income the rest of my career there, so if I start at 78 let’s say..) thank you for your feedback!
I'm a 70yo designer and studying for my NCIDQ and American Lighting Association licensures. I'm also registered in the state of Illinois as an interior designer. Get ASID and AIBD also if you can. You'll get a lot more attention and cred.