This is my first job out of college…
I was asked for a salary range before I went to my 2nd interview. I said $50k, which is a bit below my industry avg., but I mentioned it was negotiable.The offer came and the HR dept said they were not able to make my asking salary, but tried their best. The offer is $46k+$2K signing bonus, and I will be reviewed in 6 months for a raise.
The contract is in the mail, and while waiting, the VP has phoned me personally saying that he sincerely would like for me to consider joining the company, and showed great enthusiasm.
Now, should I take the offer? or do I still have room to negotiate a $1000 more? I will be in NYC where living costs are very high.
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Here’s the deal from a professional negotiators view.
You were asked to provide a salary that you were comfortable with – and you did. The first part of negotiation is to never NEVER EVER reveal your cards. You should have replied with an answer like: “I have no idea what this position pays.” You obviously do have an idea.
If the number is below what you’re expecting you can say “look I am used to this salary.” If the number is higher you can graciously accept with an answer like “that’s within my expectations.”
For all you know the same position in the same company could be getting paid twice what you’re getting offered. I once worked witha company that negotiated salaries this way. It’s a sucky game but thats how companies operate.
At this point you can renegotiate the salary. All you have to do is get another offer and provide it to them. You should also know (by asking) what candidate you were. In other words if you were their first choice generally you can bump 5%.
Good luck
Honestly…your thinking about turning down 48k just because of an additional 18.00 per week? 50k is not alot…but i would not let 1000.00 (pre-tax)stand in the way of of a possibly good opportunity…would you?
If you try to get a 1000 more that would change the contract materially so it would constitute a counteroffer so you would have to accept at their terms if you don’t want to make a counteroffer instead of accepting the job
Dear Sassy. Congratualtions on finding a good job. Being as HR professional I would suggest you not to negotiate package they have offered you because in second interview you personaly said $50K (being as negotiable). Dear remember that negotiable was from your side at lower side I mean any cadidate can accpet the offer below his/her expectation, this is called negotiable but management never negotiate after you have give them the figure of experated package.
Have a nice day and enjoy your new assignment. Best of luck.
Unless you’re starving, tell them you are considering another offer at $10,000 higher. You are looking for a job now, losing this one isn’t the end of the world. Once you sign on, your salary is fixed for quite awhile. You have to get it coming in the door.
wow..what a big money you’re making..
as far as i’m concern, you can always negotiate your salary..you can always ask for better pay..it’s your rights..
the thing is, if you really like the job and the salary they are offering would fit your expenses and all, why dont you just take the offer.
later on, you would somehow get an increament..
still, it’s your call..do think more than twice before you make your decision…