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Nov 06 '09 by pyr4lis

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Job offer - done!

Ok so I'm in a tough bind... I've been unemployed for 2 years (mostly with very little freelance in between).

I finally got a job offer... but they're offering me the bottom of the range they gave me when I first interviewed with them. They're also doing relocation "reimbursement" which isn't great. I'd much rather have a lump sum up front to spend on moving. Mostly as I don't know how long it would take my boyfriend to get a transfer and well I won't be moving anything till that happens. Until them I'd just move up alone and sublease someplalce.

Can I negotiate? I'm bummed that they "loved" me so much but are only offering the very bottom of the range they gave me.

And I'm totally not sure what to do about the relocation reimbursement stuff too.. even if I did accept it after 2 yrs of unemployment I have no savings or credit that I can use to put up front the moving costs for them to reimburse me later.

tracerbullet on Nov 06 '09 at 1:45pm

you can always negotiate

TheInfamousBaka on Nov 06 '09 at 1:52pm

I'm sure they're expecting you to negotiate.

telaine on Nov 06 '09 at 1:53pm

negotiate!!

tracerbullet on Nov 06 '09 at 1:55pm

shirtflirt on Nov 06 '09 at 2:01pm

i always feel powerless in interviews and being hired by people i don't know. ya never wanna push a potential employer away obviosly but, with my latest job acquisition i've learned that you definitely have some room to at the very least, discuss the options available. i'd most definitely explain your situation maybe ask why they're giving you the barest minimum and how quickly an advancement is possible.

Malcolm Man on Nov 06 '09 at 2:01pm

I think it's fair to negotiate. Just explain your situation and what you need to make it work.

shirtflirt on Nov 06 '09 at 2:01pm

marblecargirl on Nov 06 '09 at 2:05pm

Yeah, just be honest with your situation and they may be able to give you an advance on the moving expenses. Also, a lot of times employers offer the bottom because they want room for negotiations. I know we do that, anyway.

marblecargirl on Nov 06 '09 at 2:06pm

*bottom of the range... not just their bottoms. That would be awkward.

lordog on Nov 06 '09 at 2:08pm

i think it's fair to negotiate.

also, what ended up happening with me was that they gave me a bit less than i wanted salary-wise, but made it up to me in a lump-sum bonus that was paid to me after 1 week of employment. it really helped with my move. it worked better for them that way, too, because they only had to pay the headhunter based on my salary amount, and were able to sneak in the bonus without legally owing them more.

lunchboxbrain on Nov 06 '09 at 2:11pm

Negotiating is fair but don't expect them to budge. The company hiring you is a business first and foremost. They can offer you a lower range salary because there's probably a gaggle of other folks who would take the job at the same pay (or lesser!) than you. My advice would be to explain your situation, tell them you're excited about the great opportunity but need them to be a little flexible and then see what happens.

pyr4lis on Nov 06 '09 at 2:32pm

sounds good. Thanks for all the advice everyone. I'm going to think about what i can do and decide if I should call the lady or email. She seemed very personable so a phone conversation might be better but I'm not sure. I'll honestly take the job no matter what but I don't want to just settle for their bottom price since it was the same as my salary 4 yrs ago. Technically for my experience the average is salary is over their top price but I'd be more than happy with the middle of the range they gave me... which was what i was expecting.

lordog on Nov 06 '09 at 2:35pm

i think you're better off calling than emailing.

pyr4lis on Nov 06 '09 at 5:13pm

well they didn't budge.. but its ok i guess :)

apparently WA state doesn't have state income tax.. and the relocation is what it is.

I was prepared for that but in any case I once again have a real job!

Ste7en on Nov 06 '09 at 5:16pm

Gotta just be happy you have a job in these times, but it was worth a shot...always try to negotiate

deboraborialis on Nov 06 '09 at 5:28pm

Yay for getting a job!

pyr4lis on Nov 06 '09 at 5:36pm

yeah totally! i'm just happy to have a good job again

Tess Fondie on Nov 06 '09 at 5:48pm

you go girl!!

marblecargirl on Nov 06 '09 at 5:51pm

Yay no income tax!

marblecargirl on Nov 06 '09 at 5:51pm

P.S. Good job at least trying!

V1ctorya on Nov 06 '09 at 5:52pm

Congrats ont he job offer! Wish it came with everything you wanted, but who knows what a little time will bring?

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