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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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Say +20% of what you make now. Can go higher from there.
Why? Easy, you’re experienced, you’re the right person for the job, and swapping jobs and networks is a hassle. Don’t go for anything lower than 20%
I always ask what their range is so I know if what I am asking for even falls in their range. Make sure you do lots of research beforehand.
I follow a career coach named Andrew LaCivita. Personally, I have found him to be helpful in my searches. Here is a video about how to navigate the recruiter asking you about salary.
https://youtu.be/1977AxMEqhE?si=_IdbgRTpVq8Hvgku
In the Austin Powers movie, Dr Evil asked for one million dollars, but I'm willing to negotiate.
Tell them a number that sounds reasonable. Based on knowledge, experience, and other resume skils, decide where you want to be above where you're at and industry range. More than 3 years experience? Shoot for 80% or more of the range, 5 years, top end.
If you are looking for $2-$3 above, tell them $4-$5 an hour more. If the commute is closer then follow up with "I am slightly flexible with the shorter commute." Let them negotiate you down to several dollars more per hour and go from there.
Base your ask on what is standard for your area and level of experience. This is not the kind of market where I would be pushing my luck and risking pricing myself out.