Is anyone else hesitant to negotiate right now? I’m currently unemployed with zero income and just got an offer that's a $20k bump from my last job. I almost always counter, but I have no other leads. Is it a bad idea to negotiate in this climate, or should I just be grateful and sign?

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If I were you, I'd be grateful and sign....being that you don't have a current position to stay in if they take back the offer.

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True the economy is rough right now ngl

You're unemployed, got a $20k bump from your last position, and you are really asking this? This has to be a troll post.

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A bird in the hand — especially with your current situation

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Yup

Don't play with something you cant afford to lose.

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Agreed

You don't have to counter if the opening offer is good and gets you what you need.

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Absolutely do not counter. There is a huge risk that your offer will be rescinded. Some people I know have taken pay cuts after being laid off. A 20K increase is huge.

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