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shopaholic07
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Making a Counteroffer?
I was offered a job but the salary they're offering me is $5K less than my minimum salary requirement. I really like the job but I would be more inclined to accept it if they gave me the minimum that I was looking to make. Is it proper etiquette to make a counteroffer? Or would I be giving off a bad impression by doing so?
TIA!
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Posted 2/11/10 11:43 AM  |
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BlueEyes15
LIF Infant
Member since 4/09 105 total posts
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Colleen
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Re: Making a Counteroffer?
I don't think it hurts to ask...the worst that can happen is that they refuse, but at least you tried....good luck! 
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| Posted 2/11/10 12:01 PM |
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Kara
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Re: Making a Counteroffer?
You never have more bargaining power than you do right now -- they have made you an offer and you haven't yet accepted it.
If you want more money, I'd ask for it. In most salary ranges, $5k isn't huge.
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| Posted 2/11/10 1:09 PM |
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DoodleEsq
LIF Zygote
Member since 1/10 44 total posts
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Tracy
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Re: Making a Counteroffer?
I think it is completely appropriate to ask for a higher starting salary before you have accepted their offer - go for it!
Good luck!
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| Posted 2/11/10 1:37 PM |
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Cheeks24
Living a dream
Member since 1/08 8589 total posts
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Cheeks
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Re: Making a Counteroffer?
If they don't need to cover your medical, I would reiterate that point. It helped with my job since I'm on DH's insurance. It's money they didn't have to shell out for me.
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| Posted 2/11/10 2:42 PM |
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shopaholic07
LIF Adult
Member since 5/08 1535 total posts
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Re: Making a Counteroffer?
Thank you all for your advice! I counteroffered and they gave it to me! 
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| Posted 2/12/10 12:55 AM |
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Kara
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Re: Making a Counteroffer?
Posted by shopaholic07
Thank you all for your advice! I counteroffered and they gave it to me!
Congratulations! 
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| Posted 2/12/10 10:03 AM |
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MrsBlueSash
Love my sailor
Member since 6/05 5793 total posts
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Christian
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Re: Making a Counteroffer?
Yes, make a counter and have your points ready to justify it. Do not sell yourself short.
ETA: Just saw your post, congrats!!
Message edited 2/14/2010 12:30:21 AM.
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| Posted 2/14/10 12:29 AM |
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shopaholic07
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Re: Making a Counteroffer?
Posted by MrsBlueSash
Yes, make a counter and have your points ready to justify it. Do not sell yourself short.
ETA: Just saw your post, congrats!!
That's exactly what I did! 
Thank you!
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| Posted 2/14/10 9:37 PM |
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