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Hi All. I have offers from MobiKwik and Target for the role of Data Engineer.
Which organisation should I go fo?r. Please consider factors like job security, work quality and learning, WL balance and office culture.
They're both offering similar CTC and location is preferable in case of MobiKwik. My YoE is 3.
And then the first assignment hits.

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Okay, here’s what I’ve learned from 2 HR Directors…employers expect a counter and is not considered rude or offensive. If you’re not worth it, they’ll just decline to pay more and leave the offer as-is. Thankfully, I countered because I got 7K more salary, 2 extra weeks of vacation and a lucrative bonus plan. Never underestimate your worth. Good luck with your search!
Fast forward 2 months - What would you regret most, not asking for more or to still be unemployed?
The point is that there’s no way of knowing so go with your gut
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Ask the HR Recruiter if there is room to negotiate and see how they respond. If they say something like, "we're already at the top of the band" then perhaps lower the ask to $5K? If they sound more positive, put for the $15K.
Question is how desperate are you? If ready to be hired then accept. If you have other options then counter.
maybe but better than accepting it and resenting not asking for it!
In the other hand, they could be lowballing you thinking you’re going to counter.
Go for ir
All they can say is "No"! Go for it.