Is there anything to lose by negotiating?

[Anonymous]

Totally reasonable to say you want more than your current salary, and to say your bonus is part of that. But of course they can say they can't do that.
Those who say you can't or shouldn't negotiate definitely aren't leaning in! Negotiation is how you get ahead!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Totally reasonable to say you want more than your current salary, and to say your bonus is part of that. But of course they can say they can't do that.
Those who say you can't or shouldn't negotiate definitely aren't leaning in! Negotiation is how you get ahead!

Totally agree here! I have negotiated since graduating from undergrad! My first job with a top 3 consulting firm after undergrad I negotiated. What killed me was the other sheep candidate that didn't so it wouldn't be fair. Fast forward- post MBA, I get an offer and ask for more- if you don't ask for more- you will never get it (worst thing they say is no- it is not rescinding an offer). As for vacation, I have over 10 years of experience so when I heard 2-3 weeks, that was fine for entry level. But I am not entry level. So, I bring this up after the salary negotiation- more as a given than 2 weeks would not work.

Answer- nothing to lose, everything to gain in negotiating!

[Anonymous]

Leanin.org has a good 20 min video on negotions for women taught by a Stanford MBA prof. I thought it was helpful.

[Anonymous]

Now is the time to negotiate. Once you're hired, it's much more difficult to try to negotiate for a raise.

Ask for what you want, the salary and the vacation time. Don't phrase it like an ultimatum. But respond that you're interested in the offer. You feel like your experience, et cetera, puts you at X salary, and that the industry standard for your experience/education/whatever for leave is 4 weeks. See what they say, and then respond accordingly.

But you need to sort out what you can live with. And the other part is, are you currently working? Are you still at your "last position" or did you already leave there? That makes a difference. It's easier to negotiate if you're still employed with the higher salary/leave. If you're currently out of work, my sense is that you can ask for more, but they'll probably stand firm on their offer.

[Anonymous]

I left my current job but I do have a number of prospects right now, although this is the first solid offer. I'll ask for what I want, which is a liitle over what I will accept and hope for the best.