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re: (update pg 3)When an potential employer ask you how much you want
Posted on 8/4/14 at 4:00 pm to BeerMoney
Posted on 8/4/14 at 4:00 pm to BeerMoney
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Did you ask for it literally as "I want to make 20% more than I make now" or did you say "I need to make $x to move". I typically won't tell them what I make now and if they ask I lie and tell them I make what I need to move. They're going to lie to you so it's all fair play.
I told him what I wanted in order to make a move. I left because I was in the field and not in the office. if they would have offered me to move back into the office, I may have not left in the first place. Old boss was a very good person to work for.
He did email me an offer today for $50 more a week I am making now. That is not exactly what I asked for. I'll decline the offer and see what I can get out of him. Anyone one had any luck getting more money after the initial decline?
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Posted on 8/4/14 at 4:49 pm to lsuCJ5
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He did email me an offer today for $50 more a week I am making now. That is not exactly what I asked for. I'll decline the offer and see what I can get out of him. Anyone one had any luck getting more money after the initial decline?
Sounds like he low balled you pretty badly. Good luck
Posted on 8/5/14 at 4:05 am to lsuCJ5
Are you working in natural gas?
Posted on 8/5/14 at 8:17 am to lsuCJ5
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He did email me an offer today for $50 more a week I am making now. That is not exactly what I asked for. I'll decline the offer and see what I can get out of him. Anyone one had any luck getting more money after the initial decline?
So $2,600/yr raise.
See if you can meet in person and discuss. Tell him that you are happy where you are now, and that it would take a significant bump to get you to want to leave. He's going to have less costs training you, presumably. Remind him of that. Let him know what market is.
Posted on 8/5/14 at 8:28 am to lsuCJ5
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He did email me an offer today for $50 more a week I am making now. That is not exactly what I asked for. I'll decline the offer and see what I can get out of him. Anyone one had any luck getting more money after the initial decline?
Well this might be the reason why they are losing people...
Posted on 8/5/14 at 2:38 pm to lsuCJ5
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He did email me an offer today for $50 more a week I am making now. That is not exactly what I asked for. I'll decline the offer and see what I can get out of him. Anyone one had any luck getting more money after the initial decline?
I have been on the hiring end of this situation a few times. It never works out in the end when it is nickle and diming and negotiating. My best employees wanted to be here no questions asked and love it. Every single time I have had to negotiate they didn't last long before they were headed to another gig for a little more pay. People either want to be there or they don't. A few dollars one way or the other doesn't matter. Plus, it is far more about salary. There are tons of other variables many miss on. Who you are working for and with, 401k match, vacation, industry, etc...
I am not knocking anyone. Everyone has to do what is best for them financially. I just find people who come on board without a big negotiation ordeal have made better employees for me and they end up making a great money long-term.
ETA: *steps off soap box*
This post was edited on 8/5/14 at 2:40 pm
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