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If i lowballed myself when they asked me about salary expecation, and they say this is a little more than your salary requirements, can i negotiate?

Yes, you could be happy youre getting more than you expected, but they still could be lowballing you based on their pay grade range. It was a verbal offer, or notification that they're going to send me an offer, but I don't want to leave any money on the table
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Ynotjenn · F
Many companies will base their offer on your stated salary requirements. It’s a game. So yes - I’d still negotiate 🤷🏻‍♀️
Ynotjenn · F
@MntoNc I think that's perfect actually. All they can do is say no 🤷🏻‍♀️
MntoNc · 36-40, M
@Ynotjenn do you think they would rescind the offer though based on that?
Ynotjenn · F
@MntoNc not generally…no. Companies typically expect you to push for more. But of course anything could happen
Kae20 · 61-69, F
If its a low offer, its likely expected that you would want to negotiate.

So nothing wrong in doing so. Obviously dont be unrealistic with your numbers . Good luck!
Kae20 · 61-69, F
@MntoNc I see appolgies, I did misread.

In that case ..if out of the gate they are already offering you more..than you expected you are already winning.

You may instead wish to focus on the rising pay scale - the terms & when you should expect an increase?

Something to look forward to 🙂
MntoNc · 36-40, M
@Kae20 have you worked in hr at all? I know they have budgets, so once they make an offer with a number on it, i can't negotiate that can I? I just don't want to leave money on the table, lol
Kae20 · 61-69, F
@MntoNc Yes you are right in HR there is usually a set pay scale for each post.

So if you are ahead already would be unwise to haggle it.
This is SO human being-ish!

Job applicant: Oh, geez, I hope I get the job.

Also job applicant: I got the job! Hooray!

Also job applicant: I know the shysters aren't paying me enough.
NoahB · 31-35, M
yeah negotiate. Bring your A Game too

 
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