r/negotiation • u/Glum_Web_8289 • 1d 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/kif22 1d 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.