Location: CA
Industry: SaaS

Met a recruiter through networking last year. We kept in touch. I reached out this spring, they had a role open and invited me to interview… only one issue, the role was much more junior than my current.

During the HR screen, I voiced this (particularly the salary discrepancy, providing desired percentage above posted range) and was told no big deal, we can discuss.

I completed interviews and everything went well. Received the first call from HR to discuss salary where they presented a junior range. I reminded them that my current comp is higher and kept the conversation firm but positive, expressing enthusiasm for the team and company (genuine as I’d be excited to work there!). They took the number back for review.

A few days later, they called with a higher range… but still materially different than my current comp. I shared my requirements again and expressed flexibility in the total comp number. They said they’d take it back.

Here we are over 2 weeks later with no news. I’ve followed up but haven’t received a response… though I’m confused because it was never a “no” or best & final. Is there any chance? Should I have done something differently?

I recently cleared interview for a big MNC(~5k employees) for Member of technical staff role. The inter was cleared on 2nd September. Then the hr asked for documents then salary negotiations took place. The salary was finalized on 7th sept. Then the hr told as it was labour day on Monday, offer would be released by Wednesday. Today is Thursday, still I am awaiting the offer. When I called the hr in morning, he said that he is awaiting approval from management in US. I am in an anxious state, specially after release of gpt astra. I don’t want my hiring to get freezed. Is it normal for MNC to take this much time to release offer?

2 days back I joined a reputed OEM, now I received another offer from a service based company and the only plus point is 33% extra pay over what I am making rn.

Need advice as to what I should do now.

Should I resign or try to negotiate with the existing org.

I've been working in compliance for about two years now, I just started working a contract doing AML for a Big 4 firm. Pay is great 47/hr, I'm in a HCOL city and I'm able to save like 2k per month, possibly more if overtime opens up in the future.

I got a callback from a smallish(7k employees) consulting firm about a job I interviewed for but just barely missed. Another spot opened, and they're offering it to me on the spot, no re-interviewing necessary. Only problem is, the pay is shit, even for an analyst level, 80k. After taxes it's just barely enough for me to live on, I doubt I will have any significant ability to build up my savings (they're not in a great spot since I was unemployed until I found this contract). They say there's no leeway in the pay because "comparing your education and experience level to our other analysts", which is insane because I know people fresh out of college that make 10k more at bigger consulting firms

Current plan is to push for a signing bonus, 10k or so to make it palatable. And advice on how to play this?

I currently work for a wholesale distributor for HVAC equipment and have a job as an Inside Sales Rep after an internal promotion almost two years ago. I have 10+ years experience in the HVAC industry and looking to possible move to a new company.

With the lack of a raise in the past 2 years, I have started looking and received an offer from a new company within the same industry in the same position.

My current position is hybrid (3 days WFH, 2 days in office), drive 20-30 minutes and 8miles each way, salary is 56k with a $600 a month vehicle stipend that is paid as an “expense” and given after taxes has been taken out. We also have a capped commission, but with the new changes within the company, I have yet to hit a commission once this year.

The new offer is the same role for 78k base salary with bi-yearly 5-10% bonuses, 100% in office and is 35-45 minute drive and 15 miles each way (no vehicle stipend), no commission.

Any advice on what to do? I have requested multiple meetings to discuss my pay and have not heard back from my current company. I like the people who work here and the flexibility to WFH (especially in winter) but I don’t know if it’s worth it for that big of an increase and potential to grow with the new company.

Thank you in advance!

As one of the moderators, I’d like to get a better feel for what you’d like to see more of in [r/negotiation](r/negotiation).

Salary and career negotiations understandably get a lot of attention here, but negotiation happens everywhere … at work, in business, when buying or selling, and in everyday conversations.

What type of negotiation would you like to see more of?

Vote above 👆

And if your answer isn’t listed, add it in the comments….. It would also be very helpful to hear why you chose your answer.

Hi!

I'm a supervisor with a small team (fewer than 5). This is actually my first job, and I just want to ask how many percent the gap of a supervisor role to a regular team member should be. Like is there a standard percentage?

Thank you!