I am about to finish graduate school and I have received a job offer.  Do employers actually expect you to negotiate with them over salary?  The offer was about 6% below what I wanted.  On the other hand, I wouldn't want to have the offer rescinded because of a request for a 6% increase.  What are your thoughts?
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Companies have a salary range for each job, and it is unlikely they hired you at the top.\n\nDo not be afraid to ask for more money, but do it professionally, and don't go on and on about it. Never whine about needing more money. Also ask when you would be considered for a merit increase. \n\n"I love the opportunity with your organization, and will prove myself an asset. I would appreciate, however, your consideration for an increase of 10% in the base, which will put me where I need to be". If you ask for 10%, you may get 5%.\n\nIf they say they can't , and you want the job, accept with enthusiastiasm and say you will prove yourself worth more.\n\nDo not know your sex, but men frequently are hired at higher salaries because they are less afraid to negotiate. Women often take the first offer. This proves the point: ask for more money.
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Oh you are so screwed.  You just put in a 6 week notice at your current job.  Your boss is going to either look for your replacement, or look to get rid of your position and you agreed to stay and let her do that to you.\n\nI know you think your boss is your friend and that she would never do this to you.  But her duty is to the company and she is doing what is best for her company.\n\nRarely, and I emphasize rarely, do counter offers ever work out well for the employee that stays.   By looking for, and finding, another job you let your current boss know that you are going to leave eventually, and you are not dedicated to the company.   Workers that are looked at in those ways never get raises or promotions and end up very unhappy and unemployed.\n\nGood luck to you, you're going to need it.
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If the job ad states that the starting pay rate is $13.00, I hardly doubt that they will offer you a lower starting pay than that. And if so, just bring up what the ad said. Whem they ask you again during your interview try going slightly higher than the $13.00. It all depends on your relative job experience to job you are applying for. If you have alot of experience try $14.50.  But I wouldn't take anything less than $13.00. Good Luck!
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Recruiters and manager all have different ways to give a candidate "the brush off".  Sometimes Recruiters or Managers will tip their hand that you may not be as qualified by mentioning other candidates. They also might be doing that as a way to keep the upper hand knowing that they will be negoitiating an offer with you.  Companies  know that candidates are usually more likely to accept if they think the company has back-up options if they don't accept.  Personally, I have been on interviews where I thought I aced it and I never heard back.  The only way to know is if you get called.  Good Luck.
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Negotiate as part of you accepting the job that they pay some moving expensese.  It is all open for negotiation.  They could pay realtor fees (if you have any), costs of professional movers, meals, mileage, etc.  You can negotiate whatever you want in order to accept the job.\n\nSome companies will just give you a flat dollar amount, then let you take care of actually getting it done, while others will reimburse for actual expenses (save those receipts).\n\nIt depends on how bad you want to move and what that cost means to you.
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Prove that you are worth more money and that if your boss will not recognize this, then there are other potential employers that will. \nIn many jobs, this is hard to quantify and you may need to move  on if the boss does not put the same value on your employment that others do. \nIf you can quantify your value, be prepared to discuss these facts when you negotiate your salary with your boss.\nGood luck.
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Normally the employer will state how much the job pays.  otherwise I dont think it would be rude to ask yourself.  Go ahead and know what your getting yourself into  ie how much you'll be getting before accepting. Other than that I have a proposition for you if you're interested in working from home  with the hrs you want and no boss over your head.  It is free of charge to join and worth the opportunity.  However, time and effort must be put into it to discover it and to accomplish anything.  Good luck..\n\nhttp://babyfaceztp.myld.net/
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Usually, that's a bit too personal.  Just accept what you make , do a great job, and get a raise as you work more at the company.
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$8000 US is pocket change & the raise he's promising you isn't certain, you said yourself it's only about 50% that you'll get the raise. Go get your MBA. I've got a job making $27,500 & have no college degree. Stick with school.
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You should not state how much you want to make on your coverletter, or how much you made at previous jobs on your resume, unless this is requested. You should not bring up money on the first interview. I have noticed that they will tell you a bit about benefits and salary at the end of the interview. Ask them when they are planning to make a decision. That way they will tell you when they want to finish interviewing and hire, or if they are planning second interviews with top candidates. It may seem like a "waste of gas", but at least your getting interviews. I know some people looking for jobs that haven't even got many of them.
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I agree with the previous advice of discussing a possible misunderstanding with him.  Tell him you didn't understand that he wanted you to do this, but now that you do, ask him what you can do to help resolve the situation now.  Once this particular problem is handled, then ask him what you can do to make communication clearer between the two of you; as part of that discussion you can diplomatically point out to him that, perhaps, putting expectations in writing in the future might be helpful to you both.  If these things don't work and he insists on making it an issue at review time, or holding it against you during salary administration, then (and only then) get HR involved.
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There is  a difference between being paid well/benefitting from and job and being happy and fulfilled.  The question isn't what would I do, the question is whether or not you are willing to possibly sacrifice the good parts of the job you have for something that gives you the chance to do something you feel is more worthwhile.
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Here's the deal. I have cousins who work in Mexico and they have secure jobs like you. They are not eager to switch anytime soon due to the instability of the job market. You are making a good living now.\n\nAlso I would like to point out that the buyer-seller market is a very fickle thing with you potentially being able to make more in the end. But their are risks involved. Salaries over here in the US are not going up at the moment and the cost of living is increasing. \n\nTaking the job means that they pay you what you are already making. In future years it is up to them to decide whether or not they want to give you a raise? You might or might not make more.\n\nMy advice from a business standpoint is too not take the offer up.
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No - Sorry - An employer can raise a salary or lower it at their choice.\n\nThere are a lot of laws about making sure you are not discriminated against, but that just means everyone is treated in the same way. Best way to get a raise is tomake sure your boss appreciates what you do and that it contributes to the business
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If the Union is concurring with this job offer then have them explain to you, in full, what its all about and what it entails.  Never go into anything blindly.  I'm sure your Union means well but you will be held accountable for your choice.
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Depends on what and if you signed a contract when you took the job.  Read your ocntract and see what you signed.  If there was no contract then try to negotiate with your employer.
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You should take up the new job offer for your happiness because if you are SATISFIED AT JOB you are likely to be more efficient, prove  your worth to your organisation and then you might be elevated to a better situation within the new company without any delay. Even if you find that there is delay but when time comes after 3 months or so, as you put it, then you are likely to win laurels and get a better raise for you to enjoy along with your work. Best of luck, anyways. abnash25@yahoo.com