What are some of the ways to effectively communicate this? I have a pending offer from another company and currently considering which one to choose. Is it ok to re-negotiate salary or benefits once you accepted the offer?
2006-11-06 12:03:29 · 6 answers · asked by avatar 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
This happens all the time because when you are looking for a job, you sometimes have multiple offers and they don't always come in at once. If you have already accepted a position with one company, then get a better offer with another company, you should definitely call the first company and just explain that you've been offered a position that better suits your needs and that you are sorry but you must decline their offer.
If you really want the first job, but the second one pays more and you would like to see if the first will match your second offer, then you really have a dilemma. You could call up the first company and, as professionally as possible, explain that you've been offered a position with another company and they have offered you a better starting salary. You could say that you prefer to work for their company, but would like to see if they could re-negotiate your starting salary. The worst they can say is "no", then you should be prepared to make a decision on the spot as to whether to stay with the first or go with the second offer. The downside of trying to re-negotiate with the first company is that you run the risk of (a) projecting that salary is the only thing that is important to you (employers like to think that you really WANT to work for their company) or (b) that you are trying the old bait and switch tactic. If you really want the first job, I say take the job at the salary you accepted and go from there.
2006-11-06 12:34:41 · answer #1 · answered by bugged 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to negotiate the salary before accepting the job. Once the salary is on the table then you have to accept it. If you change your mind on the job after that then just tell them that you were offered a higher salary which you need and see if they would match that., Now, if you have not accepted either offer and have told one that you are very interested then find out you like the other job better, call the one you chose and let them know that you decline the offer but you found something that suited your needs.
2006-11-06 20:15:00 · answer #2 · answered by peg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do make sure it's in writing. I had once a situation in which a person offered me 45K - I said 46K, SHE said OK, yet never gave me letter thus I ended up being paid 43K and went through hell to prove what she has told me and we both verbally agree.
No doubt, I was so dissapointed when I found out that she failed to be truthful and claimed persistently she never told me 46k, and since she was the new "boss", I was afraid she will lie and put me in trouble eventually so I left the Company before my Training ended.
If I have stayed, who knows, she would probably keep lying more. I did not want to risk my Career and nobody was interested to hear about it, but I told them anyway and I just left. When unqualified and unethical people become bosses - this is usually what happens. I did manage to get paid according to 46K for hours I worked, but I fought for Truth and Justice like a Lioness. :) Don't we all hate lies?
Negotiate further, and get in writing.
2006-11-06 20:21:35 · answer #3 · answered by Lovely 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It happens all of the time. A way to effectively communicate it is to be honest and that is when you can re-negotiate anything you negotiated. What is the worst they are going to say? If they want you they will fight for you.
2006-11-06 20:08:20 · answer #4 · answered by EAA Duro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's alright to re-negotiate on terms, if they accept your terms then they will hire you if not you still got options to turn to.
2006-11-06 20:15:45 · answer #5 · answered by maggotier 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
welcome to the real world.....God bless!and guide too!...
2006-11-06 20:12:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋