I recently interviewed for a position. In my 2nd interview, my potential boss told me a specific # that he was going to offer me. He also told me to put that amount as my salary requirement on my application. I did.
I found out on Thursday that I got the job (he told me informally). I haven't signed anything yet, but I think I want to ask for more $.
So, how do I begin negotiating when he probably thinks that I'm going to come in and simply sign his original offer? Secondly, I don't have any reasons to ask for more other than I am a perfect fit for the job, and that my reason for taking it is for the increase in salary so my wife doesn't have to work any more.
Is that sufficient justification (to say that I think my qualifications and what I can bring to the table is worth more, and that the whole goal for me to take it was so my wife doesn't have to work, and for that to happen, I'd need XX $ more?)
2006-10-09
11:27:53
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lusht
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