Recently received an offer for a 30%+ base salary increase going from B4 tax to a corporate tax industry role. The interviews went really well and they actually offered a couple thousand $ more than what I asked for. The offer currently does not include a sign-on bonus and the PTO is 8 days less than what I have now. Should I try to negotiate a sign-on bonus and better PTO or be happy with the offer considering the economy we’re in and the fact it’s already more than what I asked for?

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Definitely negotiate. Especially with that PTO.

It’s an easy sell since it’s less than what you have now “this is such a generous offer but it’s a little tough for me because of the PTO. This is less than I have now etc and it would feel like I’m going backwards.”

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Always negotiate. There are few times you have a clear opportunity to and you should. Worst they do is say no. They’ve extended you an offer so they’re interested in you.

8 days less PTO is a lot. Do you know if your new manager will actually track? Still try to get up since you could always get a new manager or you change roles within company in the future.

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If it’s a large to medium firm PTO is written into standard firm policy. A SA can’t negotiate PTO at a Big4 bc it’s policy. Same applies to other firms. Worth trying, but expect the response. Don’t count on the manager looking the other way. Cool if it happens, but too much of a gamble.

Counter their response with a sign on. As it’s been said, 8 days is a lot.

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This isn’t true. Firms that offer PTO purchase options for employees are flexible with PTO. I’ve had multiple offers come with standard PTO + 1 additional week

Just know that Big4 vacation policies are generally more lenient than the industry, so may not be much room to negotiate.

See if you like the role and your team, they can make the 8-day difference worth it.

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Agreed - the PTO is not a deal breaker for me given the salary increase but I’m going to push for it. Worst case scenario they say no.

Definitely try to negotiate. But also try to learn why the PTO is so low in case you are missing something. Is it because they break out sick vs vacation days? Do they allow you to earn or buy PTO internally somehow, like working overtime?

Sounds like high turnover or old way of biz practices. Moving around is good for the employee (market comp) and firm (new ideas).

Worked for a firm that had old school practices and toxic culture. in the employee manual didn’t pay out unused PTO. Learned that after separation. The culture was exactly like you’d expect.

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