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I took what was offered in my current job because I didn’t have much experience at the time and didn’t think I would find another opportunity. Looking back, I wish I would’ve negotiated because it’s hard now to get a raise/promotion. I’ve been at my company for over a year and didn’t get a promotion. My next “potential “ promotion would be 1.5 years since I joined the company. You have to be comfortable with the fact that what you take now will be the same pay for a while.
Always pretend you have multiple offers even when you don't.
Usually, in my last interview, I will inquire of next steps and timeline because "I am expecting other offers and wanted to allow enough time to consider and compare all offers"
This let's them know I am in demand. They don't need to low ball me and need to hurry the hell up
Has worked each time
Twice I’ve flat out turned down the offer when I received it, both times they came back with a significantly better offer. Once they added $50k, the other time I got $75k more (mix of stocks and base).
That said, not sure I’d do the same in this environment if I was desperate for a job, but if you’re ok losing the opportunity it’s worth playing a little hard to get.
Always counter offer but don't make it a waste of time ie(wanting an extra 5000). If they don't accept the counter offer then also see if you can get a extra week or two of vacation because that also has value too.
The depending on the position maybe even expense internet and phone bill. Anyway goodluck and be confident
Everyone says to always counter offer. But my last offer came in higher than I asked for, was higher or aligned with any data points I could find from H1b, glass door, etc, and time & options weren’t on my side. Vacation was “unlimited” so not a lever. I didn’t negotiate and I feel good about it. Knowing when you have bargaining power and when you don’t is key. Had I tried to negotiate, I probably would have pushed things back a week (which I didn’t have) and gotten little or nothing for it.
If you told the recruiter you want an X number and you have no other offers accept it. Some companies will ask to see other offers if you pretend you have it elsewhere. If they give you what you asked for , I would not negotiate.
Each time I've changed jobs , I've had 3-5 offers so sample size is well known and large. I understand the job market is rough for employees so I probably wouldn't push it too much but if I wasn't completely miserable at the current job, I'd play my cards