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[quote=Anonymous]I've just received an offer and it's for $5K less than what I was initially told was the base of the pay band for the position I was applying for.  Was told the start of the pay band was $150K and was offered $145K.   I feel lowballed and wonder if I should push for the $150K I was initially told was the baseline for this position.

While it is a raise as compared to my current job, and no doubt the recruiter used my current comp as a start point, I am confident that I'm undercompensated at my current company (have solid evidence of this, so it's not just a hunch).  I've consistently been a top performer for several years so this has not endeared me to my current employer.

Additionally the PTO (inclusive of all sick leave, too) offered is half of what I have in PTO now (15 days vs 30 days), so I'd be making a sacrifice there.

Lastly, health care premiums are $1200 more a year for the same plan I have now, and 401K matching is less and doesn't start until after the first year of service.

Pluses for this job are the work - very interesting - and that I'd have a shorter commute (less than 30 minutes each way). I like the company overall - really liked the people I met.

I support three kids on my salary so the $5K makes a difference to me - every dollar counts. Also there are other factors like the fewer days of PTO that might mean that I'm paying someone to watch my sick child as opposed to being able to take the day off myself.

What are your thoughts?  I'm thinking of calling the recruiter on Monday and saying, politely, that $150K is my minimum and that I'd like an increase in PTO days from 15 to 20 days.  Value any constructive guidance.  Thank you!

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