I countered a job offer today, and the HR manager immediately shut it down. They told me the salary is strictly non-negotiable because raising it would create pay disparities with current employees in...
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Salary Negotiations
A community to ask questions and seek advice on negotiating your salary, compensation, etc.
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I stated my salary expectations in the application. After a lengthy interview process, the company offered a figure significantly lower, citing "industry standards." I stuck to my original number and ...
read moreI have been unemployed for 6 months as of today. I was let go due to cost cuts. I had no idea just how much a struggle it is to find a job. Employers and recruiters just ghost you. . What I get is " ...
read moreI’m expecting a job offer tomorrow for a remote role. They mentioned a $120k to $140k range early on, and I asked for the higher end. Now that it's almost time to hear back, I'm getting nervous. How a...
read moreI received an offer of $95K for a position listed at $95K-$135K. When I negotiated and asked for $110K because of my experience and relevant certifications, they told me they didn't have the budget to...
read moreI'm in the final stages of interviews for a job I really want, and I expect the company to make an offer this week. Everyone tells me you should always negotiate, but does that apply to your very firs...
read moreI have an offer, but the pay is lower than I asked for. I want to negotiate, but as a woman, I’m worried about being labeled aggressive or having the offer pulled completely. Is that bias against fema...
read moreI'm a Corporate Banking Associate in Dallas. I got promoted this April from Analyst ($75k) to Associate ($95k base). Bonuses have been 30%+, ~40%, and 47% of base over the last three years, and my ma...
read moreI have recently started applying and getting interviews for roles I am over qualified for. One of the potential positions I did explain that I will need more than the max salary they listed to conside...
read moreRecently got a job offer paying $5k more a year than I’m making now (base salary.) Same type role, only fully remote while currently I’m in a hybrid role (in office 4 days a week) at 50 mikes round t...
read moreI tried to bridge an offer's pay gap by asking for a one-time signing bonus instead of a bigger base pay. It was a shock when the recruiter shut it down fast and claimed they never offer bonuses at th...
read moreIs there a point where the number of years of experience matters less? For example, do you see more value in someone with 25 years of experience vs 20? I don’t know that I’ve seen many roles requiring...
read moreI work at an open pit gold mine in Nevada, I am currently a Level 2 security Tech. The company I work for is creating a completely new role they want me to be in. They are creating a Senior Security/ ...
read moreDo you find there are periods in your life where no matter how hard you try to increase your salary, nothing works out? In those years, what do you focus on? I find it incredibly demotivating getting ...
read moreI'm thrilled that I got hired and they offered me the exact salary I asked for. I’ve always been told you should never accept the first offer though. The offer is generous, but I think I should go ahe...
read moreI’m in the NJ/NY metro and was offered a senior operations role in Nevada. I previously earned $150k with 15+ years of experience; the offer is $85k. They cited Nevada’s lower cost of living and no st...
read moreI live in the Austin, TX area and struggle with salary negotiations. Only applying for remote roles, and I have over 16 years experience as an Event Manager. If the range is something like Select US ...
read moreHas anyone experienced this below? Firstly, thank you for your time and interest in WPP Production and in the Resource Manager [ 6 months FTC Mat Cover] position. Unfortunately, we have a set bud...
read moreI got offered a salary and bonus I’m happy with, but they didn’t offer a sign on or any stocks. How do I go about bringing this up with the recruiter before signing my contract which could possibly th...
read moreI was unemployed for 5 months and probably agreed to a lower salary than I should have because I was just so thankful to have a job offer. How do I start to make up that difference? Can I ask for a ...
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