Post by imojoebunny on Mar 3, 2015 17:55:02 GMT -5
Better to go into a job feeling like you are getting what it is worth, than go in already resenting the pay. Once your in, it is a lot harder to get raises, than before you start.
I have never not had them give me something. Once I ask for another $3k, which they could not do, but they gave me a $10k signing bonus and an extra week of vacation. You don't always get what you ask for, but you might get something better :-).
I am bonking your dad on the head for being Debbie Downer. Let us know how it works out. We are cheering for you!
Post by darkling_glory on Mar 3, 2015 18:02:15 GMT -5
Good luck, Kelly!!
Thanks, Balki. He's definitely a little outmoded. I'm going to be out pacing my husband significantly after this and I think my dad is more resentful than my husband (who's super proud of me and jokes that he wants to become a house husband now!).
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Don't stress it. I have negotiated my past 2 jobs and even though the last one didn't give me what I wanted I was glad I tried and am happy with my salary. It's worth it.