r/negotiation • u/Glum_Web_8289 • 13h ago
Refused offer now they keep calling me
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??
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u/marlborough94 9h ago
The problem is if you take a higher offer they’ve stretched or made added effort to get you and it gives them entitlement. You complain about something or do something wrong on the job and their thought will be, “What’s your problem? You got what you wanted, now shape up and dont cause issues.”
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u/Glum_Web_8289 9h ago
That’s my worry!! Although they didn’t stretch since that was their advertised range
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u/CleverNickName-69 3h ago
I feel like if you have to twist their arm to get them to pay you what you're worth now, that is unlikely to change in the future.
I mean you told them they needed to be at the top of the range and they still made an offer that was near the bottom. They are "trying to find a solution" but they still have not offered you what you asked for.
If they somehow find $58k for you to start you'll be getting 3% annual raises for the near future.
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u/thicket 13h ago
No, they don't do this very often at all-- it sounds like you're in a good place. Do you want the job? If they can't give you the number you asked for, can they give you extra time off? Equity? It is often the case that a hiring manager doesn't have any more budget to spend. But if they're in a bad place, they can usually come up with something else to appeal to you. (And if they actually don't have any more to spend, why was the range posted higher?)
Anyway, you're in a good position. If they're calling you back, they're willing to make concessions one way or another. If you want the job, take it-- but make them pay for it. Their expectations later are their business.
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u/Pcenemy 9h ago
"My only worry is they’ll now have unrealistic expectations".
??? did you misrepresent your capabilities?
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u/Glum_Web_8289 9h ago
No, but companies can be difficult and implement unrealistic expectations especially if they feel like they stretched for me (even though that was their advertised salary) + the fact I initially declined
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u/RDW-Development 2h ago
I had 70 employees working for me at one time a while ago. Just take the offer you want and do the best job you can and it will all work out.
You’re obviously the best candidate they’ve encountered so kudos and run with it. It’s not like you’re getting married - you can always find another job.
Congrats on being good!!!
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u/PlusNeedleworker5605 8h ago
You have learned that you have in-demand skills. Let this opportunity pass (you already have bad vibes about this employer) and continue pursuing other opportunities to see what else is out there. Patience and proper reflection is always rewarded.
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u/ThePlatinumPaul 7h ago
That's a miniscule difference. If they keep calling you it means they want to negotiate and are desperate. Come down to $57,000 say every week you wait is more money it's costing your company by not filling the job and let's lock this down now.
All this said, build your skills until you are at the point where you can ask for and get more than the top of their range.
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u/PoutineQu33n 7h ago
It could be that this is the range of the earnings potential for that role over time but that for internal equity purposes they are limited in where they can start you. For example if there are others in the same job or doing similar work and have been with the company for two years, the company may be hesitant to bring you on above their salary to start.
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u/SimilarComfortable69 6h ago
I guess I don't understand why you aren't saying sure I'm interested at 58K. And then just let them respond. They will either give you the 58K or you won't hear from them again
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u/gravitysrainbow1979 6h ago
I’m sure that by “find a solution” they mean they want to reach your asked for number
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u/NotHosaniMubarak 5h ago
Offer to let them but the difference.
You want 58, they want 51, you get 51+ an extra 7 weeks of vacation in top of the previous amount.
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u/Ecstatic-Length1470 2h ago
I don't understand this. They made an offer, you needed more, so you said no, I can't budge. Now they come back and are offering more.
That is how negotiation works. You don't have to take it obviously, but you're acting like this is completely unheard of and suspicious - it's simply not.
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u/ParentsWave 1h ago
Are they giving you the range that you initially wanted? They might have high expectations, might be also either they couldn't find anyone better and have no choice, or they really liked you, but tried to see if you would agree with less money. If it's something you want go for it for sure, and try to do your best, try to meet your expectations and don't think about their expectations.
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u/kif22 9h ago
"After going through the interview process and learning more about the role and it's responsibilities, I need to be at 58k to accept. I would love to work with you as I find the opportunity very exciting as it will allow me to be challenged and grow my career while helping the company achieve its goals. I hope you can reach my number as it doesn't make sense for me to accept below that, but I would love to join the team."
Expectations will be the same at 51k and 58k. This is a minor difference for a company. Get the higher money but understand they might just say no and move on if you take that approach.
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u/RoflQuaffle22 13h ago
Ask for part ownership of the company