Negotation during Pandemic? Needing Advice

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Fyp897

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Fyp897
May 28, 2020 3 Comments

Hello Blind,

Im a new grad, and im currently having several interviews in IT support role. I have asked the recruiter for the comp range and she was happy to share it with me, she said if im wanting to go higher I would need to discuss that with the hiring manager of course.

So my question is do I negotiate for higher comp during this pandemic or should I be cautioned especially since im a new grad???

I fee like I might miss the chance for higher comp if I dont ask

But I have heard horror stories from my friends getting their offers rescinded after they tried to negotiate

Thoughts?

#offer #newgrad #tech #IT

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  • Boeing / Creative
    Boeing

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    Most people blindly say "always negotiate!" But I think you just look like an idiot if youre negotiating with no leverage. I mean whats the leverage as a new grad anyway? On top of that we're in a global pandemic/ economic recession and there are many laid off people looking for work. So I would take the offer if you're happy with it.

    I didn't negotiate for my first job out of college which was fine since I just wanted experience, I had some pretty unique leverage 2 years later and got a fat 300k TC job. Point is, negotiating can be great but you need leverage to get anything meaningful otherwise you're scrapping over 5-10k.
    May 28, 2020 1
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      Fyp897

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      Good point Boeing! Appreciate your insight. Curious by how far of a salary increase did you get after that 2 yr experience?
      May 28, 2020
  • Oracle
    fG3ds

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    Unless you have another offer, what is your bargain chip in the negotiation?

    But you can always ask. You should. But you are on their mercy
    May 28, 2020 0