Went in too high with salary requirements?
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Anonymous
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In discussion with a company I really want to work for, and what I said I'm looking for was about 35k more than what they were thinking. I made a case for why its warranted based on my background and experience. I also let them know that I am looking for compensation as a whole, and that a base + bonus scenario was definitely workable.
Could I have priced myself out, or does it sound like I made it sufficiently clear that I am open to negotiation? I haven't looked for a job for a while so I could use some perspective. I really don't want to lose this opportunity so I'm worried... |
Anonymous
| It's really hard to know what they think. |
Anonymous
| This happened to me recently and I priced myself out of the opportunity. It was a great opportunity but after speaking to the HR coordinator, the highest they could offer was lower that what I was currently making. She told me the HM really liked my profile so she was going to talk to him and see if they could hire me at a more senior level position so they can offer more, however after discussing with the HM , she came back and told me that the HM really loved my profile, however their budget can not meet my salary requirements and asked me to stay in touch. It kinda sucked because it was a great company and I really liked the job, but what they were offering was really low! |
Anonymous
| I think what you did was appropriate, assuming the company is in a growth position and not tightening costs. |
Anonymous
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Are you qualified for the job or is it a stretch?
Do you have the experience you need in the field to make them money? Do they need to spend a bunch of time and money to train you or will you come in ready to go? Is 35k a HUGE percent of the salary or a smaller portion? (meaning, if they're offering 70 and you want 105, that seems like a lot to me - more than the difference between 200 and 235) |
Anonymous
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OP here:
I am well qualified for the job, and definitely have the contacts, network and ability to make them money. I'll come in ready to go on 95% of what they need and can pick up the other 5% quickly. I'm looking for about 20% more than they are offering. |
Anonymous
To the original question, it's hard to know but you may have priced yourself out. Do they have other employees in the same or similar positions? If so what they are paying those they currently employ is going to be a factor as well. How much of a raise did you ask for over what you are currently making? |
Anonymous
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It sounds like you wouldn't have been happy with what they were willing to pay.
The job market is such shit that a lot of employers are holding out for the version of You that is willing to work for a far undermarket salary just to get a job. |
Anonymous
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"Do they have other employees in the same or similar positions? If so what they are paying those they currently employ is going to be a factor as well."
If OP were a man, no one would say this to her. It wouldn't be a matter of "what's fair to others," it would be a matter of what revenue she can bring in or other value she brings. If she can do more than others, she should be paid more. |
Anonymous
My kneejerk reaction is to think that you are right. And I hate that about the workplace. |
Anonymous
| Stick to your guns. My last job I went from $105 to $150k. I'm now negotiating with a firm to go from $200k to $330. Perception is everything. |
Anonymous
And this is why, sadly, I will never rule the world and be rich and powerful... No way could I see myself negotiating this. Good for you, PP, but WTF? |
Anonymous
May I ask if you are a man or woman? I think this is great, but like PP I can't imagine doing it. I'm a woman and hope you are too! |
Anonymous
That's awesome. Good luck! |
Anonymous
I'm a guy, but if it makes you feel better, my boss is a 32 year old woman who easily clears $600K. |