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Not the best move but it isn’t over. Next time salary comes up (probably when you get an offer) you can just say that you’ve done research and your expectations are to get fair market value. Then give them a number (go higher as they’ll likely come back with something lower). They might say there is nothing they can do then its up to you to walk away or not. Never hurts to ask!
30 years ago when I was changing firms and was asked the same question I said $40k (20% more than I was making). The partner laughed and said “sorry, I won’t pay you less than $50k”
The first person to say a number loses bud.
Yep, even if you come back later saying you’ve researched similar roles etc. and change your mind, you still told them you either don’t research upfront or do poorly at it
Sorry if this sounds dumb, but should a recruiter even react with that exact phrase?
You shoulda done your research lol
SCs at OW make 130k at the very least
Rising Star
👀 for real?
Just because you gave a number doesn't mean you must accept that number. You still have plenty of room to negotiate. Do your research on the numbers, and wait for the offer before attempting to negotiate
If this was for a consulting track position, lowballing yourself won’t actually hurt you in this case, specifically at OW. We have a standard grid for consulting roles.
Rising Star
At this point I think most of the firms do to at least a certain extent so you end up leveling out to your peers after a year or so regardless
How do you avoid giving a number when asked directly what your expectations are
BCG 1
They would if they just realized that they get to keep 25% of what they just saved the company ;)
This lucky mofo is taking home at least 10K home (if the offer is accepted)
Country and currency matters here.
OW doing experienced hiring recruiting rn?
Yup - no general hiring freeze, but of course hiring is more selective rn
You should have said, as far as i get paid the average market price/salary for my position, I am okay with that.
You low balled yourself, sorry 😐
OP, who cares? If you are happy with 100, and they are happy with 100, it’s a great deal! Not everything has to be a negotiation. If you’re at the lower spectrum of the pay, it just means you’ll get better raises and may even have less pressure.
Enjoy your new role.
Rising Star
Nah.
On the flip side, you didn't price yourself out. I worked with someone who gave their salary expectations as around $120k and the HR lady came back stating that was too high and "good luck in your job search!"
Rising Star
What are you doing at Accenture that you make less than 100k? Must be an analyst
Yup SA
Thanks for your responses all, let’s see if I get to the next round lol
We are on a grid for consulting positions, so really doesn't matter what you said - won't impact the pay negatively. Just means you won't be disappointed by the final offer :)