Story time:

I meant to ask for $75k… but nervously said $85k by mistake.”
💰 They agreed immediately. Turns out she was undervaluing herself the whole time.

Any similar stories?

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I always ask them what the pay range is before I throw out my number. I’ve had the opposite happen where the pay range was much lower than I was looking for so I asked if there was any room for negotiation. When the recruiter said no, I told her I was going to politely decline because I didn’t want to take a pay cut.

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GLS1 - I wouldn’t have the guts lol

Went into the interview in a target not a care given, got offered the role within 24 hours and with a 35% pay increase.

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HRD1 - That would be a dream for me. 35% would be a life saver. Did you negotiate or they just offer?

Wow! Great story and reminder. Sadly no similar examples here

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Maybe one day soon!

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