Salary Negotiations

I am currently unemployed. I've had two recruiters approach me. I already have an interview set up for one of them. In the chance that I am chosen, the salary for this position is $115k to $165k. My l...

I'm finding that companies are giving salary ranges that they have zero intention of paying. Once negotiations begin, they site financial constraints even when my ask isn't at the top of their posted ...

Are people actually negotiating salary right now, or just taking what they can get? I've been unemployed for 4 months after being laid off, and the market feels brutal. When I finally get an offer, is...

I'm evaluating an offer I just received that's a bit lower than I expected, but they're selling unlimited vacation as the ultimate perk. I’m skeptical because I know it usually means taking less time ...

Y’all I don’t know where things are headed. My manager said there’s no chance for pay increase without a promotion and there’s no space for promotion on the team…but I’m being tested / stretched for a...

I am negotiating with a company for a senior IT role but will start lower and move up quickly, they say. They won't disclose benefits, medical costs, vacation days, or salary upfront. They want me and...

Should I negotiate an offer that's already a bump in total comp? Old salary: $105k. New offer: $100k base + $25k sign-on bonus (paid monthly), so $125k total. It's a huge, well-known company that coul...

I received a job offer where the recruiter said they needed a decision within 48 hours. I really want the job, but the pay is lower than I want, and I want to counter. Does an exploding deadline mean ...

At what stage is prioritizing lifestyle over money important? Do you feel as long as you’re not completely burning out it’s important to take jobs that make you grind for better lifestyle later in lif...

I just moved to the US to be closer to my spouse’s family and I’m looking for a job. Most of the jobs I see listing benefits only advertise 10 vacation days. This isn’t enough time off to cover observ...

I talked to a recruiter today to counter a senior IC offer for a higher base and better relocation package. The recruiter basically told me that because it’s not a higher-status role, asking for more ...

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Are we really supposed to negotiate every job offer? I absolutely hate talking about money. It feels especially pointless since companies ask for your expected pay, only to turn around and offer a com...

Has anyone made a major career change 15+ years into their career? What made you change direction and was it worth it? I feel like I’ve peaked in hospitality and it’s not what I thought it would be. I...

Is it normal for a recruiter to ask for a salary range before a phone screen? We've only sent two emails (her asking if I'm open, me saying yes), and now she wants a number. I get not wanting to waste...

I accepted an offer yesterday, but I’ve been feeling incredibly anxious ever since. I have this nagging feeling that I settled too quickly and missed out on a better package. It’s hard to stay positiv...

The best career advice I received wasn't about networking.It was about staying curious longer than everyone else. Curiosity compounds.

I’m in the final stages of interviewing for a job that's mostly perfect for me, but the pay is lower than what similar roles are listing online. I want to ask for more based on market data, but I don'...

I accidentally gave a salary range that was $15k too low during my initial recruiter call. I have my interview with the hiring manager this afternoon, and I know better than to bring up money today, b...

I just received an offer in media from a major media company. The salary range was 85-100. They offered 102, I am wondering if I should negotiate since they went over the higher range? I don't want to...