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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?
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Base if you plan on sticking around. That starting number is what all your subsequent adjustments will be based on. Sign-on bonus is nice and all, but it's a one-time payout. I'd rather lock in the higher salary that'll compound to add up to more over time if possible.
Base pay is always the thing you want to push hardest for because it provides more money in the long run. However, if they won’t budge on that, a sign-on bonus can be a nice perk. I always try to negotiate a higher base salary over everything else, though.
If you aren’t staying for long sign on bonus is good. But they may be pretty strict on base pay…take the sign on now and then try to leave