2006-10-26 13:56:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You can but you risk alienating your bosses. If you are a long ways apart in wages you should really think about researching a new job in your area and market. You may find they are low balling or you may find you are not worth that much in the market you live in. At least you will have what you don't have now, extra knowledge.
A job only pays what it is worth where it is.
2006-10-26 14:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by my_iq_135 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're gonna be the person who can answer that question the best. It really depends on the tone of which the counter offer was delivered, depends on how close they came to reaching your counter offer, how much they moved from their original starting point to the next offer, etc.
You know your boss and your company better than anyone else. Do you think this is their best offer? It can never hurt to go back again if you really think that you deserve what you're asking for.
2006-10-26 14:02:30 · answer #2 · answered by Linwood J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends. You know the moods of your bosses after both times. If by the second offer there moods drastically changed from the first, then no, I wouldnt take that extra step. (By the way, I congratulate you for being confident and going at it twice!) But now you have to decide whether or not your willing to go with the second offered number or possibly risk your current job. If you can get another position quickly or feel your still being paid below average for this job and would like to be met at the average rate, then yeah, give it another go.
Just be yourself and go with your gut instinct. The risk is big, but the reward is bigger if all works out. Just be prepared for the risk
2006-10-26 14:48:18 · answer #3 · answered by Frank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what's handed off to you extremely by possibility is a issue some human beings contrive (an outstanding convincing bluff, in different words). seems such as you're after project better than money. you be attentive to what you have now. A static or dying marketplace, an inert way of life, broken provides... you're carrying a super form of costly awareness approximately your modern-day place, and your employers be attentive to it. they're going to pay to maintain you, yet won't impulsively help your dynamic new recommendations. Take a raffle, or ask your self 'what if'. additionally, 7 years is an prolonged time to stay in one place - shows a loss of ambition and inflexibility. Time to flow on.
2016-11-25 22:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess you could, but it could get a little dicey. A lot of factors to consider. Did they split the difference, or are they just low-balling you? Are you all going to be able to get along, or will you or they carry a grudge if the negotiation process gets tedious? Remember, you have to be able to work with these people.
2006-10-26 14:01:53 · answer #5 · answered by Jon M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not for money. You can ask for a benefit or two, that might make the difference.
2006-10-26 14:02:07 · answer #6 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why counter act dont burn your bridges
2006-10-26 13:59:22 · answer #7 · answered by tdddmdt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ball's in your court. You know "the arena". If you do, approach with caution YOUR ball may go flat.
2006-10-26 13:59:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if ya wanna be looking for a new job....sure
no one ows you a raise for doing your job.
be happy that your getting one
2006-10-26 13:59:21 · answer #9 · answered by jagergirl_1313 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want to seriously piss them off, a better bet would be to ask for some perks instead
2006-10-26 13:58:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋