I will get an offer from FAANG soon. I have a job currently but no counter offers. After recruiter makes an offer, how can I ask for more? Last call recruiter said she will see what others in team with my yoe and degree make and offer accordingly. She said this will mean a fair offer with no back and forth after (basically telling me no wiggle room). is it true and I should just accept what I am offered?
Compare to levels.fyi for the same role and aim for at least the 75th percentile
https://haseebq.com/my-ten-rules-for-negotiating-a-job-offer/
"thanks I'm excited about joining, regarding the offer Id like to work with you towards a number I had in mind." Then you tell them what you want.
Depends on what you are asking. Are you asking for more work?
Politely reply asking if the figures are per month or per quarter.
Lmao that'll be amazin and OP will def not get the job (unless its C suite where anything goes)
As a hiring manager, know that you’re likely not the only candidate interviewing and working the recruiter over for every little penny is what makes you look less sophisticated and desirable. Recruiters want to hire you. They have to hit their hiring goals, so the good ones make sure there are 3-4 candidates coming onsite for the same Role, so you play hard ball and they will start working with the next one in line. Your recruiter was also wise to set expectations. He/she has been down this road. They know a lot of negotiation is a time waster. I see this with early in career candidates the most. They think negotiating makes them look super smart. Your recruiter was the smart one letting you know there are parameters and the sky is not the limit. There is only so much they can do. Lastly, if comp is your driver, not growth, the role, the team, the company, they will find this a turn-off. This is what we think of as EQ. Think of the whole package and how the role will contribute, over time, to your growth and future earnings, not just right now earnings.
Terrible advice. Always ask for more. Be reasonable and flexible. I asked for 30% more and got 6% more plus a sign on bonus. I would have not gotten anything if I didnt ask. Always ask. If you're willing to drop me immediately asking asking for more or negotiating which is a very standard thing to do, then I probably don't want to work for you anyways.
I didn’t say don’t ask dummy. Read it again.
You likely had other leverage, but you’ll leave that out in order to be right here.
So people only negotiate from strength? Or only if they have other offers? A good hiring manager would know that's not true. If you want more always ask. That way you will have no regrets accepting. They will not always say yes, but at least you tried and can live with yourself.
Again, I did not say don’t ask, but understand the risks and reality of the other side. If it’s a FAANG or other large/notable company, they know the cost of labor in their marketplace. They have a grasp of fair compensation for the role. They aren’t screwing you over. They want to make generous offers but they have limits and fairness (equity) issues to consider.
It depends on the title and how desirable of an employee you are. Also how desperate they are to fill the position. Check the pay scale of the position compared to your qualifications.