Just got an offer for an in-house position. Base salary is lower than what I asked for, but quarterly performance-based bonuses will put me there. Do I have grounds to ask for a higher base?

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Yes. And your description is a great way to negotiate. “I prefer the money guaranteed in my paycheck. Even though I’m confident I will reach my performance goals each quarter, waiting for my bonus will be tough on me financially.” They may say ok and offer a lower bonus(es). But a guaranteed paycheck is better than a promise of a bonus. Which, btw, they can change at any time by saying “Well the company didnt meet their financial goals” or “Our rules have changed” or whatever. Always take the guaranteed paycheck.

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Yes. Ask!

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Thanks so much everyone. I asked and I received, so I’ve officially accepted the offer. 😊

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^Yup. And don't offer to take a lower bonus. A bonus is a bonus, not a salary-it's there to incentivize performance. Push to get your salary, AND the full bonus. Don't sell yourself short.

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Just feel like I’m in an odd position because if I go back and ask for a higher base, it would be on grounds that the bonus was not high enough. The only reason that would be the case is if my performance was poor. Regardless, I want a larger monthly paycheck and don’t like the idea of waiting for it in a lump sum at the end of each quarter

Do not take a lower offer. The big difference between agency vs. in-house is annual increases. Most companies max raise is 3% but usually less.

So if you take a significantly lower salary you will be making much less in the long run. Better work life balance but definitely less.

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