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I typically expect to be offered a salary towards the lower side of the pay range. Particularly in this market. The company is being cheap, but there are dozens, if not hundreds, of people willing to jump at that salary.
Good insight
It is not fair but the market heavily favors employers right now and job offers can reflect that. I asked for more and the offer got rejected but I felt good that I was at least assertive and bold enough to ask.
Agreed market is tough and employers have tighter range
If it’s a deal breaker, you could ask for the difference as a sign-on bonus. They may say no but it’s worth asking
Agreed
That can happen, some organizations are pretty rigid about that kind of thing. Sometimes if you've got experience and skills in demand you can get them to up the offer. It sounds like you've already gotten your answer however.
You don't have to take the offer. Keep looking. The best way to get a raise is a new job. If you take this one they want be giving you a raise anytime soon.
Very true
My opinion from reading your post, wait for a better opportunity. But I assumed and filled in a lot details that would impact my opinion.
In general, the more you job hop, the less opportunities you will have in the future. That being said, job hopping is very effective in advancing careers and increasing pay. If you think it’s an undervalued offer, wait for the next one.
Every situation is different. You need to be honest with yourself. See what similar jobs pay on the market. If you’re desperate to get out of a bad culture, or really stressed in your current job, $86k may be a good offer. In that case, take the job. On the flip side, maybe you’re a rockstar looking to advance your career more. In that situation, $86k seems low balling. Wait for a better opportunity.
If you’re a rockstar, the longer you stay at a company, the more doors that open up. Less pay now may equate to much higher returns later on. How big is this company? Smaller companies typically offer more opportunities but less pay in the beginning.
In conclusion, the small details and context matter in every scenario. Only you know what you should do.
How did you decide? Where do you locate?