AW and a negotiation question.

Re: AW and a negotiation question.

• aglenn member

  July 2013

  This is one of the areas in which I always fail myself.  Yes, you should at least try for more because they always offer at the low end of what they have budgeted.  In practice, I never do it and then end up in a situation where I eventually realize I sold myself short.  The last two companies I've worked for have actually given me off-cycle "adjustments" because over time I fell below the range for my position, so I definitely undersold myself.  Don't make my mistake!
  

  

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• Karla CS member

  July 2013

  I'd negotiate for more also, even if it's not a huge amount, especially if people if your coworkers are indicating is expected. Most companies build negotiations into their offers. 

  
  

  I fell into the same trap when I started at my current company - I didn't negotiate, and my boss later on told me it had been expected. And now 7 years later, I'm realizing my salary now is based off of that one, and kicking myself.

  

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• FemShep member

  July 2013

  I don't actually always offer at the low range of what I've budgeted. I offer what I feel is fair, given the market, the job, and the candidate. OP, if you're happy with the salary, you don't need to negotiate just because "everyone does"; not everyone negotiates and not everyone low balls an offer. Take a good look at benefits, vacation, etc, bonus, etc. If there are things you'd like to change, negotiate, and if not, feel happy that your new employer values you and accept!

  

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• Mustardseed2007 member

  July 2013

  For me, I did not negotiate my salary. I was coming in as a new position that had not existed in the company before and I felt like they were offering me what I was worth at the time. Over time they have increased my salary dramatically, but I've also dramatically increased the value I add. I feel like my company has taken care of me.

  However, this feeling is supported by my knowledge of my field too, though, including knowledge about what people make if they have very little vs. a lot of experience. If you can, do some research about what people in your field make in your situation. There are websites that have ranges if nothing else.

  Once you've done your homework, if you feel there is room to grow you could ask for more and do it with the confidence that you know what you're talking about. They can always say no and it probably won't hurt you in any way to ask.

   

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

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• 2chatter member

  July 2013

  I'd do research what the position pays in your city and your experience, then try to get the offer to match that.  If it's in the range and you are comfortable, I would be OK with not negotiating, unless you have reliable information that others in the same role are better compensated.  I negotiated my salary, but found out later I was still paid less than others in my role.  I found out they had about 10K of latitude I didn't negotiate, and like a PP said, my current salary is based on that original salary, even 6 years later.  I am still underpaid.

  

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