sweetpeasmom
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Post by sweetpeasmom on May 21, 2016 14:40:21 GMT
Is it acceptable to counter on a job offer? Base salary is lower than current base salary and does not include vehicle allowance that is currently in place (not extremely lower but lower and more than we are willing to go down). Bonus option is better but will take 5-6 months minimum to kick in.
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Post by Merge on May 21, 2016 14:42:40 GMT
Absolutely. Just be prepared for them to say no.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2016 14:45:13 GMT
Dh countered and said he needed to match his current salary in order to consider taking the job. They matched it.
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Post by ~summer~ on May 21, 2016 15:18:11 GMT
Yes!
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Post by trollie on May 21, 2016 15:39:23 GMT
yep!
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Post by beachhappy22 on May 21, 2016 15:43:44 GMT
Definitely worth countering. I have in the past & we met happily in the middle.
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Doxiemom
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Post by Doxiemom on May 24, 2016 1:53:39 GMT
I would
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on May 24, 2016 2:33:50 GMT
Totally acceptable to counter.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2016 2:52:26 GMT
It is always acceptable to counter. Women have a terrible tendency to not negotiate job offers and leave money on the table as a result. It's rare that the first offer is the best and final.
I have never accepted the first offer.
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Post by CarolT on May 24, 2016 3:07:36 GMT
Unless it's something with a set salary schedule (for example, in our district, teacher's salaries are non-negotiable), it's absolutely fine to counter.
Ds recently changed jobs - the first offer was for the same salary her was making at his old job. He asked my advice and I suggested he counter with 10% more than what he was making + relocation expenses. They countered that with the salary he requested and a sign-on bonus instead of moving expenses.
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pridemom
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Post by pridemom on May 24, 2016 3:09:40 GMT
I was able to counter offer in my current job. I explained that I couldn't come out in the red by accepting. My benefits are better, so it really worked out.
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Post by scrapmaven on May 24, 2016 3:33:33 GMT
When you accept a job always assume that you'll never get a raise. Definitely negotiate and if the money isn't enough don't accept the position. Good luck.
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lisaknits
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Post by lisaknits on May 24, 2016 11:33:53 GMT
Absolutely yes. My father-in-law once told me that negotiating your starting salary is the easiest way to get your first raise!
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Post by originalvanillabean on May 24, 2016 13:10:46 GMT
Yes of course.
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Post by krc11 on May 24, 2016 14:20:36 GMT
Of course. They could say no, but really, would they expect much of you if you took less than what you are currently making? Why would you even consider it? It could be that they didn't understand/factor in the car allowance. Or that they were low-balling to start the negotiation process.
And if you have some experience, always always always negotiate for additional vacation time. It always amazes me when people with 10-20-30 years experience are willing to go down to 2 weeks vacation again.
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Post by stefdesign on May 24, 2016 14:26:50 GMT
On my last job offer, I was unable to negotiate a higher salary, but did get an extra week of vacation. A definite plus! There are other things on the table besides salary.
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Post by utmr on May 24, 2016 14:40:43 GMT
As long as you are ok walking away, then yes. If you are in a bind and need this job then I'd hesitate.
As long as you can walk away if you need to, then professionally counter with what you need, whether it's dollars, vacation, etc.
Good luck!
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2016 18:25:03 GMT
Many companies are looking at other ways to pay employees instead of hard, cold, cash. Extra vacation. Remote workdays. Four day work weeks. Gym memberships. Park passes. Food/Entertainment allowances. Extreme product discounts on high dollar items. Realistic hours so you can raise a family and have a life while working at the same time. Minimal travel. Paid for cell phones and home internet access. Clothing allowance. Gas allowance. Company car.
If the money is not meeting your needs ask your recruiter about other options that will fill the gap. You also want to talk to other employees in your department you will be working with to get their view on the perks involved.
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River
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Post by River on May 24, 2016 19:24:40 GMT
ABSOLUTELY!!! It's kind of crazy not to. The worst that can happen is they say no and then you decide if you want to accept that.
I just changed jobs and had two offers on the table. Job #1 I really wanted but was a bit shy of what I wanted in salary. Job #2 was just an ok job that I didn't really want. I countered on both jobs for the same salary. Job #2 only took about 30 minutes and came back with a denial, no more money or vacation time. I knew I was going to accept job #1 regardless so I politely declined their offer. Job #1 took about half a day and came back with what I wanted, PLUS an extra week of vacation. Score for me!! I accepted and now love my new job!
Job #2 called me a week later and wanted to negotiate. I again politely declined and explained that I accepted a job that met my needs. They were kicking their selves on the phone with me. Talk about a great ego booster.
Bottom line....you can't loose. They won't resend your offer!
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cycworker
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Post by cycworker on May 24, 2016 19:32:02 GMT
I agree with everyone else. Negotiate and see what happens. If you don't get what you want, it's God's way of telling you to stay in your current job... at least that's the way I always view these things.
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