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Anonymous wrote:Update from OP. I ended up being able to negotiate an increase of $40k by sharing market data on salaries for the position, and by reworking the responsibilities slightly to capitalize on my foreign language fluency. I was so sceptical but it can be done!

Congratulations!! I must share this thread with my nanny. Never accept less than your current earnings for a lateral move. They seem to not stand up for themselves. "Uppity women unite!" So trite, but couldn't resist.

Nevertheless, kudos to you, OP.

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Anonymous wrote:Thanks for the update. I am usually timid about things like this, and it helps me to read about successful negotiations.

Protip: don't accept (nor give) a window that bottoms out at $20k less than what you currently make.

Why do women make negotiating so difficult?

Woman here. I was never taught how to negotiate or even told that it's a given. From my perspective coming out of college when I was desperate for a job, negotiating seemed ungrateful, and I was worried the offer would be withdrawn.

Now I know better.