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I've been accepted for Amazon and I got an offer. I wanted to negotiate the base and to get mor 20%. That is 1st time negotiation. My question is: if they don't accept my negotiation, could they just reject my hiring and say ( we don't want to hire you anymore)?

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Amazon cfubb

One thing to keep in mind is that if you are able to get a higher offer, you will not get any/minimal raise for the next few years depending where you are in the compensation range for that family.

Jun 19 1 5
- Microsoft / Eng NPVCDmore
  OP
  
  I don't understand that, could you please explain more?
  
  Jun 19 0
- Amazon M Scottmore
  
  There is a range of TC associated with a job level and title
  If you get higher comp today that means you will be on the higher end of compensation for that role and that will not get you any good raises
  
  Honestly i would take higher pay in the start than wait for a better raise a yr later. You can do the math
  
  Jun 19 2
- Microsoft / Eng NPVCDmore
  OP
  
  Ah OK I understand, so better to negotiate then.
  But could they tell me that we don't u any more? And we don't hire u?
  
  Jun 19 0
- Amazon M Scottmore
  
  Thats a rare thing to happen
  Negotiate softly and ask for a raise if not then as you said you are okay joining at a initially offered TC
  
  Jun 19 2
- Amazon cfubb
  
  I have seen incident where an IC didn't get much of a raise after promotion because he was promoted quickly and his initial offer already places him in the next level range
  
  Jun 19 1
Amazon oebtb633$

People negotiate all the time. Esp at amazon, they will always lowball you. Frugality is our leadership principle. If you want min 20% top up, ask for 40%. Then they will negotiate you to 20%. Recruiter will say initially that this is the max i could get approval for etc., don’t pay heath to that bullshit. Ask them to get approval again. Tell them you can wait.
They won’t rescind your offer. We interview for months to get the position filled. Considering the amount of time and effort whole hiring team will have to spend again if they rescind your offer, 20% is a deal for them.

Jun 19 4 3
- Microsoft / Eng NPVCDmore
  OP
  
  Perfect but unfortunately I asked already for 20%
  Should I stock at them?
  
  Jun 19 0
- Amazon oebtb633$
  
  Unfortunately, that’s not how “negotiation” works :)
  Unless you tell them that you’re firm on 20%, then will try to negotiate a lower number, probably 5-8%, with you. Don’t give a number then and say it is too less. Once he’s around 12-14%, say that you’ll think about it. Wait for 2-3 days and then try to negotiate again. Goodluck.
  
  Jun 19 1
- Microsoft / Eng NPVCDmore
  OP
  
  Till what? And then I can know that they don't go further?
  How can I know it?
  
  Jun 19 0
Amazon M Scottmore

I would suggest it this is first job or if things are really bad at your current place. Go a little soft on negotiation so you dont end up without an offer

Jun 19 1 4
- Microsoft / Eng NPVCDmore
  OP
  
  I'll go soft, I just asked them and waiting for the answer, If they refuse it, I will accept the old one normally.
  
  But from the first negotiation, could I lose my offer?
  
  Jun 19 1
- Amazon M Scottmore
  
  No i dont think so you will. That hardly ever happens that someone would lose the offer on the first negotiation
  
  Jun 19 1
- Microsoft / Eng NPVCDmore
  OP
  
  Did u mean it's hard to lose the offer from the first negotiation? Or it's possible at Amazon?
  
  Jun 19 0
- Amazon M Scottmore
  
  Its hard to lose the offer after first negotiation
  
  Jun 19 1
IBM 你的爸

Whats the offer? And lvl

Jun 19 0 5
- Microsoft / Eng NPVCDmore
  OP
  
  The base 50k in Germany
  
  Jun 19 0
- IBM 你的爸
  
  Cant help with that sorry
  
  Jun 19 0
- Microsoft / Eng NPVCDmore
  OP
  
  I'm just asking about the concept, it's normal? That they can reject me?
  
  Jun 19 0
- IBM 你的爸
  
  Prob not unless u keep asking and asking. But this is in america
  
  Jun 19 2
- Amazon M Scottmore
  
  Yes they might recede the offer if the experience is not pleasant
  
  Jun 19 0
Tesla UCLY72

just negotiate. They won’t rescind the offer based on the negotiation. at worst they’ll just reject your offer. After you’re hired, nobody is going to care that you asked for 20% or 40% except you.

Jun 19 1 2
- Microsoft / Eng NPVCDmore
  OP
  
  Thanks a lot 🙏
  
  Jun 19 0
- Amazon eldorodo
  
  That isn’t always true. While looking for 2 open roles I ended up with extra inclined loops. Since I liked the candidates equally, I went with the two that accepted first. The remaining candidates got recycled so I am sure they will land a gig but... ya never know.
  
  TC 418k or so
  
  Jun 23 0

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