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Fair counter for a job offer
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:28 pm
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:28 pm
I can talk salary with a bunch of Internet people that don't know me so here goes.
Received a job offer today that was lower than what I expected or would willingly accept. The offer was for 78k and I was hoping for 80 or above, hopefully closer to 85.
My current salary is around 72k and I'll be getting a small increase next month putting me around 75k. Leaving for 3k more isn't exactly what I wanted to do.
So first question, would it be fair to counter and say I wanted to be closer to 85k?
Second, what's the best way to go about this? Explain that my current salary will soon be close or just say I was hoping for 85k and see what happens?
Received a job offer today that was lower than what I expected or would willingly accept. The offer was for 78k and I was hoping for 80 or above, hopefully closer to 85.
My current salary is around 72k and I'll be getting a small increase next month putting me around 75k. Leaving for 3k more isn't exactly what I wanted to do.
So first question, would it be fair to counter and say I wanted to be closer to 85k?
Second, what's the best way to go about this? Explain that my current salary will soon be close or just say I was hoping for 85k and see what happens?
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Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:30 pm to BoogaBear
poor
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:30 pm to BoogaBear
Tell them you want 95K
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:30 pm to BoogaBear
Counter with 85. The worst they can say is no.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:30 pm to BoogaBear
You can absolutely counter. If you want to be near 85, then tell them you were hoping for 88-89 range. (then shut up don't say anything else, less is more)
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:30 pm to BoogaBear
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So first question, would it be fair to counter and say I wanted to be closer to 85k?
Don't say closer.
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Second, what's the best way to go about this? Explain that my current salary will soon be close or just say I was hoping for 85k and see what happens?
Just counter with 87k.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:30 pm to BoogaBear
Yeah don't leave unless you hate your job or the new money is awesomely better. A 3k bump is nothing to switch jobs is nothing.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:31 pm to BoogaBear
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My current salary is around 72k
I hope you're single and under 25.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:31 pm to BoogaBear
Are there more benefits with this company?
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:32 pm to Asgard Device
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I hope you're single and under 25.
Why's that? What if he is married and his wife makes the same or more? Wouldn't that be better? Love fake OT rich guys.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:32 pm to BoogaBear
You need to explain why you are worth the extra you are asking for; and you better delievered on it. If you can back it up, go for it. Additionally you can haggle over vacation/time off if money isn't on the table anymore.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:32 pm to BoogaBear
Since you are in good standing with your current employer you've got the power in this negotiation. My counter would depend on my relationship with the potential new employer. If this is someone you have a personal relationship with I'd be very open and honest and give them the amount it would take for you to leave your current position.
If this is a company that you aren't concerned with the repercussions I'd tell them their offer isn't a significant difference from your current salary and to consider relocating/changing careers, you would expect a salary around $85k.
If this is a company that you aren't concerned with the repercussions I'd tell them their offer isn't a significant difference from your current salary and to consider relocating/changing careers, you would expect a salary around $85k.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:32 pm to Mr. Wayne
He'd be slummin it
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:32 pm to BoogaBear
tell them you were thinking 200k and maybe theyll counteroffer with 140k
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:34 pm to Mr. Wayne
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Why's that? What if he is married and his wife makes the same or more? Wouldn't that be better? Love fake OT rich guys.
You can't support a family with only $72k/yr pre-tax.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:36 pm to JB Bama
I think I will say 85 and see what happens.
I don't think they will just take the offer off the table or anything, is what my concern is.
What is a reasonable time frame to counter? I just got the offer this morning.
I don't think they will just take the offer off the table or anything, is what my concern is.
What is a reasonable time frame to counter? I just got the offer this morning.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:36 pm to lsufanintexas
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Yeah don't leave unless you hate your job or the new money is awesomely better. A 3k bump is nothing to switch jobs is nothing
This. Unless you hate your job or you are maxed out, you won't feel an extra 3k. Tell them you need 87k. If they want you, they will probably counter btw 82-84. Your choice to accept or try for 85 again..
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:37 pm to Asgard Device
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I hope you're single and under 25.
OT Rich guy over here.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:38 pm to Asgard Device
Haha if you can't support a family on 72k then you're doing it wrong dude.
I have a wife and a kid. We save my wife's entire income and live off of mine. We're even building a house right now.
I really love the folks on this board who act like you need 200k to raise a family.
I have a wife and a kid. We save my wife's entire income and live off of mine. We're even building a house right now.
I really love the folks on this board who act like you need 200k to raise a family.
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:38 pm to Asgard Device
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You can't support a family with only $72k/yr pre-tax.
Some of you are just plain retarded
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