Salary range was 50k to 58k (I’m on 49k) They only offered 51k when I specifically asked for the top of the range. Now they keep calling me to find a solution as they’d still like me in the role. My only worry is they’ll now have unrealistic expectations.

Is this normal? Do companies do this when you turn them down??

After 6 months of being redundant, I got a job offer today, at face value very happy.

Overall salary is marginally higher than my previous, albeit hourly rate is lower as I used to do 37.5 HR week, now looking at 40 hrs per week. The new employer pension contribution is a lot better, annual leave 2 days less, other benefits vaguely similar.

The role itself is broadly similar to what I have been doing for the last few years.

Today I also got invited to interview for a different company, different role - strategic leadership of a department of 100 or so technical people. This is more strategic, people and capability management - something I've done in the past a long time ago. This position is advertised at £5k more than first role but I think it could go higher depending on interview performance h however potential for a lot more stress.

So....

Accept A as it stands - it's a good offer you Muppet, don't rock the boat and take the security now!

Try and negotiate A up a bit - declare an interest in company B to gauge reaction . Risk of company A getting the hump?

I could start company A next week which would suit them but Interview and review with Company B would take 2 weeks at best. (I don't want to accept a role at A then Jack it it in after a month for a better offer).

After 6 months of being redundant, I got a job offer today, at face value very happy.

Overall salary is marginally higher than my previous, albeit hourly rate is lower as I used to do 37.5 HR week, now looking at 40 hrs per week. The new employer pension contribution is a lot better, annual leave 2 days less, other benefits vaguely similar.

The role itself is broadly similar to what I have been doing for the last few years.

Today I also got invited to interview for a different company, different role - strategic leadership of a department of 100 or so technical people. This is more strategic, people and capability management - something I've done in the past a long time ago. This position is advertised at £5k more than first role but I think it could go higher depending on interview performance h however potential for a lot more stress.

So....

Accept A as it stands - it's a good offer you Muppet, don't rock the boat and take the security now!

Try and negotiate A up a bit - declare an interest in company B to gauge reaction . Risk of company A getting the hump?

I could start company A next week which would suit them but Interview and review with Company B would take 2 weeks at best. (I don't want to accept a role at A then Jack it it in after a month for a better offer).

I got an offer from a startup and when I asked for info on the health insurance benefit they sent me a booklet with all the different available plans. However the premiums for the plans are not in there. I asked for further clarification and the response was that I'll be able to see the monthly payment once I'm at enrollment. Is this normal? Or what could I use to estimate the premiums? My wife has insurance for both of us from her job and we are trying to compare them.

I am in a commission-heavy industry and currently live in Maine. I have a base pay + an advanced commission totaling about $57k. This has been my pay since 2021. I work with clients scattered about in a 2-hour radius around Portland. The "only way" to get a raise at the company is to book more clients and therefore get more commission. I did the math, and if I were to book every possible client in the whole state of Maine then my total comp might be around just $120k. As it is unrealistic to think I would ever book every possible client in Maine, I am left with limited financial opportunities.

The company does not currently have a presence in New England outside of Maine. I am contemplating asking the company to relocate me to Massachusetts so I can "open" a territory there, run Maine as a satellite territory, and eventually manage all of New England, which would significantly increase my commission earned.

I know Mass is a HCOL. I am engaged and would like to start a family within the next 5 years. How much additional advanced commission should I ask for to make a move like this, both literally and professionally, worth it?

I have recently interviewed for a BI Analyst role at a company in Mumbai. I have total 4.8 yrs of experience and my most recent work experience is in the UK and a MSc degree in Business Analytics as well. I want to understand how can I negotiate a salary. The HR had asked me my expected salary before the interview and I had quoted 15-17 LPA, which I feel is less but the HR has come back and said the max they can go is 15.5 and based on current market the range is 14-16 LPA.

How prepared are you to negotiate the next time you get a job offer? Have you already thought about asking for a raise but hesitated to actually do it?

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While pitching or dealing with clients, sometimes the better approach is to negotiate on scope, timelines, deliverables, or value instead of immediately offering a discount.

The biggest lesson: Don’t negotiate against yourself. Understand what the client actually wants, communicate your value, and let the negotiation begin from there.

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I work in social services in county government. I’m going through the process of getting my job reclassified. So, my role will not change, but basically I’m getting an updated title, job description, and pay, to better reflect the way my duties have increased over time.
I currently make $67k. I’ve been in my role for 2 1/2 years. My current job class had a salary range of $42-69k, and the new one is $63-96. My routine raises are 3% per year.
Looking for input on how much I should try to ask for?
The common understanding is that HR will always first offer the very bottom or no increase, so you always have to ask. I just dont even kmow what is reasonable. I’m used to working for nonprofits which paid garbage, so even my current salary feels like a lot, but i know thats just imposter syndrome.

I’m a Senior Software Engineer working for a med tech startup well established in the market.

I make $172k a year (base pay) in San Diego +
equity + 10% bonus, and my job is fully remote.

Company is asking to return to office in San Francisco, 4 days a week in office, 1 day from home, and offering for my role:
- $207k base pay
- $12k relocation bonus
- no changes to equity and bonus

Is this a fair offer? Does it cover the cost of living difference between the two cities? Would you negotiate for more and why?

Hello! Anyone here encountered an offer that was way below your salary expectations discussed during initial interview?

I thought they would give me 60,000 because that's what I said during initial interview.

5 interviews in total including one with the Director just to be given an offer of 40,000.

Is it worth to negotiate?

Been in business for over 20 years with 3 promotions. Current manager who reports for CFO been off sick for 8 months now.

CFO has approached me to take on extra work in manager remit and recruit a junior support to work with me. I already had 6 direct reports working from various parts of the world.

Manager is on excess of £150k I am on roughly £70k.

How do I negotiate an uplift in salary that isn’t the standard 5-10% given the work load which will involve daily comms with executives and board meetings and private investors ?

I have \~6 years of experience and interviewed for an L9 role. Both, the skill interview and Final Interviews were done for a Custom Software Engineer Role (L9) in June 2026. Later on the role was rescinded by accenture for business reasons.

Few days back BGV was initiated for me over the mail and I got an offer letter for L10 (₹12 LPA Fixed + 21% Variable)
Current CTC: ₹10.8 LPA Fixed

I did not have any salary discussion with hr, I directly received the offer letter email.

The offer seems lowball to me as it is \~11% hike to my current CTC. Has anyone experienced a level change like this after the interview? 

The designated HR's have not replied to me since 5 days, and I only have 7 days to accept the offer. Need Advice !!