Should I negotiate
Hello!
Currently making $62,500 working as a project controller. I interviewed for another job and received a "Verbal Offer". All they need to do is check references, verify creditials, and take a drug test. Of course I would NEVER give notice at the current job until I have something in writing. Let's face it, nothing is official yet.
Now comes negotiating salary. The company in question pays salaries in a given range depending on the position. This position pays a minimum of $68,000 and a maximum of $88,000 (I have inside sources that work in HR). I gave them a range of $73,000 - $78,000. Truth be told, there are so many positive things about the job I would be willing to move for the exact same salary I make now!!!!!!!!!! So depending on the offer, should I just accept whatever they give me? Do I make them wait a day or 2 for a decision?
This is really a win-win situation as the reason for switching jobs extends far beyond $$$. Although more salary is also a good thing.
Currently making $62,500 working as a project controller. I interviewed for another job and received a "Verbal Offer". All they need to do is check references, verify creditials, and take a drug test. Of course I would NEVER give notice at the current job until I have something in writing. Let's face it, nothing is official yet.
Now comes negotiating salary. The company in question pays salaries in a given range depending on the position. This position pays a minimum of $68,000 and a maximum of $88,000 (I have inside sources that work in HR). I gave them a range of $73,000 - $78,000. Truth be told, there are so many positive things about the job I would be willing to move for the exact same salary I make now!!!!!!!!!! So depending on the offer, should I just accept whatever they give me? Do I make them wait a day or 2 for a decision?
This is really a win-win situation as the reason for switching jobs extends far beyond $$$. Although more salary is also a good thing.
The general rule-of-thumb is it' s ordinarily not worth switching jobs for a salary that' s at least 10% to 15% more than you' re earning now, all other things being equal. A 10% increase would take you to $68,750. If you' re offered at least that much, take the job. Never, never, never try to negotiate more money just for the sake of negotiating. There' s also no reason to by coy about an offer that' s at least 10% more than you' re earning now, base on what you wrote. Take the job!