I got a job offer from my state for 53k, with a starting range of 50-55k. I emailed back saying I was hoping for 55k. Is this standard practice? I've never negotiated before and I'm bugging, but most people I asked say they expect it.
>>34051708Depends on how much you need the offer but I think it’s reasonable to try to barter. I’ve also kept that image as my pc background for the past half decade so I think that qualifies my opinion.
>>34051756>the past half decadeYou're an expert. I kind of need the offer, they told me I could start next year then they quickly offered me this month so it seems like they need/want me. I wasn't going to barter except some of my friends tell me it's dumb to not with an entity as large as government. Further, my state(NY) literally has a negotiating guide on their website with a quote: "We cannot overstate the significance of negotiating your salary; failure to do so has financial repercussions for individuals, families and businesses. If you leave thousands of dollars on the table because you chose not to negotiate, it will affect you for the rest of your life." So I guess that gave me the confidence to give it a shot.
>>34051780I mean if they encourage it then you should be fine. It also probably benefits them to use as an excuse for more funding anyway.
>>34051794Thanks crab man
>>34051708>Is this standard practice?No.
Just thought I'd follow up, they approved $55k and am starting soon.Glad I asked! Basically getting an extra year's raise right off the bat. >>34052670Where do you live? I wasn't going to ask but literally everyone was encouraging me to ask, saying they expect it at an agency as big as the one I'm applying for. It might of been different if I was applying for a small company or something private.
