Negotiating Salary with an employer?

Question

I just recently got an offer for a job that I applied for. Everything sounds really good except I feel that they "low-balled" me on the salary. I went through a series of interviews in which they gave me a range of salary that I would make, which was $36k - $40k. Now they originally told me that they would definitely want me to make a little more than I previously did at my old job which was $36k, so I would probably make $38k. This was fine with me, although I was looking in the $40k range. Now, when the boss called me she said she was calling to negotiate salary and to give me the details on everything. She asked me how much I made before, which was $36k, and then said they would start me at $36k and I would be elligible to receive possible raises of 3% every six months until I reach median range salary, which is $44k. I was told to think about everything over night and give a call to her tommorrow. I was just wondering if I should ask for $38k and how I should say it

I just feel that since there median salary is $44k, and they originally said it would be more like $38 that they are definitely trying to pay me as little as possible. I have a lot of experience in this career and have a lot of knowledge.

Answer 1

If you take this job at the 36k you would not make 44k until 7 raises from now, and it would probably take at least one more raise to get to the new median or more depending on your field. Starting at 38k you would make 44k after 5 raises. Would you actually advance faster where you currently work? Also, on negotiation, you could try the approach of give me the higher salary now but do not give me a raise until after 2 and a half years would save your employer 500 dollars, but when you factor in inflation, it looks even better for them. However, most people do not want to wait that long to get a raise. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Answer 2

You're seeing more and more of this.Unless they specifically sought you out, a lateral in salary is becoming more and more the rule. You might ask or say, I had 38k in mind, but you're taking a risk. They may say, 36K is the final figure, or , they might just say, forget it. Do you feel lucky?

You have to ask yourself, where will you get to 44k the fastest.There, or where you are.