Microsoft initial offer feedback. Role is Customer Engineer. Remote. 21 Y.O.E.

Base: 145k
Bonus: 15-30%
Stock Sign On: 75k
Cash Sign On: 5k

I told the recruiter 165k was my absolute min base, and this is what they started with.

I’d like to counter with 175k base and 150k stock sign on. Thoughts?

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I would counter and decline if you are able to if your expectations are not met. I had to do that this afternoon in fact. I declined politely, stated why, then they got a little petty.

Know your worth and don’t accept less — especially with 20+ YOE.

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I can certainly decline if needed. I have other opportunities both in consulting and outside of it. I would like to work at MS at some point, particularly for the advancement opportunities, but this may just not be the role.

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Yeah they’re low balling you but could be based on salary bands. What level is this offer for?

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Yeah I’m thinking I’m probably a bit overqualified and they’re hitting the limit on the salary level. Still waiting back to hear from the recruiter on what level the job is.

5k cash signing? I know Microsoft prefer the stock sign on but why even bother with 5k — it’s like they are giving you a coupon.

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Yeah I had to laugh at that. Like why even bother.

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Is this for the US? Are your 21 yoe related to the role? If yes, it sounds too low to me.

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