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@u/Sadidalamaz14 days ago

1 year later later

salary negotiationfirst industry job

"Negotiate salary to avoid tax bracket"

Received updated job offer with 6k base pay increase, 5k relocation assistance, and 3k bonus

What I wish I knew

"Research salary ranges for industry jobs in South Dakota"

Advice

"Be prepared to negotiate salary during the hiring process"

6/10 regret

@u/cyber15512 months ago

1 year later later

salary negotiationtoo aggressive salary

"salary range of $165k"

I second-guessed my salary target due to fear of anchoring too high

What I wish I knew

"Negotiation is about finding a mutually beneficial agreement, not just securing the highest possible salary"

Advice

"Be confident in your worth, but also be prepared to negotiate and find a compromise"

5/10 regret

@u_Careful-Sun4657over 1 year ago

1 year later later

salary negotiationInternal Equity and External Competitiveness

"Negotiating salary for new responsibilities"

Director offered 2% salary increase for 50 direct reports, no clear job description

What I wish I knew

"Understand internal equity and external competitiveness clearly"

Advice

"Clearly define job responsibilities and negotiate salary accordingly"

8/10 regret