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I got hired as a marketing coordinator at a company through a recruitment agency with a contract to hire position.
I got offered a full-time position the very last day of my trial period, and on my contract, the offer is 10% lower than the salary I was getting from the agency. The current offer includes medical, dental, and travel insurance and PTO.
So, my question is that if it's normal to get a lower pay rate if you are hired full time because of the benefits you get, such as: 401(k) saving plan, insurance, etc.
I did some research as well, and the salary range based on the zip code and experience start at 5% higher than what I have been offered, by not taking into account bonuses, incentives and other forms of compensation. Is it possible to ask for a higher rate, and how can I do so without looking desperate?
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I got hired as a marketing coordinator at a company through a recruitment agency with a contract to hire position.
I got offered a full-time position the very last day of my trial period, and on my contract, the offer is 10% lower than the salary I was getting from the agency. The current offer includes medical, dental, and travel insurance and PTO.
So, my question is that if it's normal to get a lower pay rate if you are hired full time because of the benefits you get, such as: 401(k) saving plan, insurance, etc.
I did some research as well, and the salary range based on the zip code and experience start at 5% higher than what I have been offered, by not taking into account bonuses, incentives and other forms of compensation. Is it possible to ask for a higher rate, and how can I do so without looking desperate?
salary job-offer negotiation
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You were told that you were going to get $40-45K and you got $40K. Why are you disappointed? And then you got the benefits. Again, why are you disappointed? As for your zip code research,it definitely looks like they did not base their offer on your research. Are they obligated to do this research? Are they obligated to abide by the results of your research? I don't think so.You are a free agent. Find a better offer, if you are not happy with this one.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
May 18 '14 at 19:17
Were you an independent contractor at first and now being hired as an employee?
– PurpleVermont
May 18 '14 at 21:09
Hi everyone, thanks for all the comments and thoughts. No I was not an independent contractor I was employed as a freelancer through a creative recruitment agency. As in for the rate now I guess I'll be more confident to ask for the possibility of a higher rate. Finally, I believe that in current job market, it is a must to do a salary research just to get some info on what is out there. Otherwise how would one know how much is their value? Just a personal thought. Really appreciate everyones thoughts on this.
– Christina
May 19 '14 at 0:16
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@VietnhiPhuvan - If the range is 40-45 and you get 40 that means your trial efforts and qualifications were barely enough to get hired. That would be a little disappointing.
– user8365
May 19 '14 at 18:42
@JeffO Take into consideration that she did not know until her last day as a contraction that they had decided to make her an offer.
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May 19 '14 at 18:56
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I got hired as a marketing coordinator at a company through a recruitment agency with a contract to hire position.
I got offered a full-time position the very last day of my trial period, and on my contract, the offer is 10% lower than the salary I was getting from the agency. The current offer includes medical, dental, and travel insurance and PTO.
So, my question is that if it's normal to get a lower pay rate if you are hired full time because of the benefits you get, such as: 401(k) saving plan, insurance, etc.
I did some research as well, and the salary range based on the zip code and experience start at 5% higher than what I have been offered, by not taking into account bonuses, incentives and other forms of compensation. Is it possible to ask for a higher rate, and how can I do so without looking desperate?
salary job-offer negotiation
edited May 19 '14 at 21:15
IDrinkandIKnowThings
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asked May 18 '14 at 18:53
Christina
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I got hired as a marketing coordinator at a company through a recruitment agency with a contract to hire position.
I got offered a full-time position the very last day of my trial period, and on my contract, the offer is 10% lower than the salary I was getting from the agency. The current offer includes medical, dental, and travel insurance and PTO.
So, my question is that if it's normal to get a lower pay rate if you are hired full time because of the benefits you get, such as: 401(k) saving plan, insurance, etc.
I did some research as well, and the salary range based on the zip code and experience start at 5% higher than what I have been offered, by not taking into account bonuses, incentives and other forms of compensation. Is it possible to ask for a higher rate, and how can I do so without looking desperate?
salary job-offer negotiation
edited May 19 '14 at 21:15
IDrinkandIKnowThings
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asked May 18 '14 at 18:53
Christina
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edited May 19 '14 at 21:15
IDrinkandIKnowThings
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edited May 19 '14 at 21:15
IDrinkandIKnowThings
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edited May 19 '14 at 21:15
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asked May 18 '14 at 18:53
Christina
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asked May 18 '14 at 18:53
Christina
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asked May 18 '14 at 18:53
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You were told that you were going to get $40-45K and you got $40K. Why are you disappointed? And then you got the benefits. Again, why are you disappointed? As for your zip code research,it definitely looks like they did not base their offer on your research. Are they obligated to do this research? Are they obligated to abide by the results of your research? I don't think so.You are a free agent. Find a better offer, if you are not happy with this one.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
May 18 '14 at 19:17
Were you an independent contractor at first and now being hired as an employee?
– PurpleVermont
May 18 '14 at 21:09
Hi everyone, thanks for all the comments and thoughts. No I was not an independent contractor I was employed as a freelancer through a creative recruitment agency. As in for the rate now I guess I'll be more confident to ask for the possibility of a higher rate. Finally, I believe that in current job market, it is a must to do a salary research just to get some info on what is out there. Otherwise how would one know how much is their value? Just a personal thought. Really appreciate everyones thoughts on this.
– Christina
May 19 '14 at 0:16
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@VietnhiPhuvan - If the range is 40-45 and you get 40 that means your trial efforts and qualifications were barely enough to get hired. That would be a little disappointing.
– user8365
May 19 '14 at 18:42
@JeffO Take into consideration that she did not know until her last day as a contraction that they had decided to make her an offer.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
May 19 '14 at 18:56
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You were told that you were going to get $40-45K and you got $40K. Why are you disappointed? And then you got the benefits. Again, why are you disappointed? As for your zip code research,it definitely looks like they did not base their offer on your research. Are they obligated to do this research? Are they obligated to abide by the results of your research? I don't think so.You are a free agent. Find a better offer, if you are not happy with this one.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
May 18 '14 at 19:17
Were you an independent contractor at first and now being hired as an employee?
– PurpleVermont
May 18 '14 at 21:09
Hi everyone, thanks for all the comments and thoughts. No I was not an independent contractor I was employed as a freelancer through a creative recruitment agency. As in for the rate now I guess I'll be more confident to ask for the possibility of a higher rate. Finally, I believe that in current job market, it is a must to do a salary research just to get some info on what is out there. Otherwise how would one know how much is their value? Just a personal thought. Really appreciate everyones thoughts on this.
– Christina
May 19 '14 at 0:16
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@VietnhiPhuvan - If the range is 40-45 and you get 40 that means your trial efforts and qualifications were barely enough to get hired. That would be a little disappointing.
– user8365
May 19 '14 at 18:42
@JeffO Take into consideration that she did not know until her last day as a contraction that they had decided to make her an offer.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
May 19 '14 at 18:56
You were told that you were going to get $40-45K and you got $40K. Why are you disappointed? And then you got the benefits. Again, why are you disappointed? As for your zip code research,it definitely looks like they did not base their offer on your research. Are they obligated to do this research? Are they obligated to abide by the results of your research? I don't think so.You are a free agent. Find a better offer, if you are not happy with this one.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
May 18 '14 at 19:17
You were told that you were going to get $40-45K and you got $40K. Why are you disappointed? And then you got the benefits. Again, why are you disappointed? As for your zip code research,it definitely looks like they did not base their offer on your research. Are they obligated to do this research? Are they obligated to abide by the results of your research? I don't think so.You are a free agent. Find a better offer, if you are not happy with this one.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
May 18 '14 at 19:17
Were you an independent contractor at first and now being hired as an employee?
– PurpleVermont
May 18 '14 at 21:09
Were you an independent contractor at first and now being hired as an employee?
– PurpleVermont
May 18 '14 at 21:09
Hi everyone, thanks for all the comments and thoughts. No I was not an independent contractor I was employed as a freelancer through a creative recruitment agency. As in for the rate now I guess I'll be more confident to ask for the possibility of a higher rate. Finally, I believe that in current job market, it is a must to do a salary research just to get some info on what is out there. Otherwise how would one know how much is their value? Just a personal thought. Really appreciate everyones thoughts on this.
– Christina
May 19 '14 at 0:16
Hi everyone, thanks for all the comments and thoughts. No I was not an independent contractor I was employed as a freelancer through a creative recruitment agency. As in for the rate now I guess I'll be more confident to ask for the possibility of a higher rate. Finally, I believe that in current job market, it is a must to do a salary research just to get some info on what is out there. Otherwise how would one know how much is their value? Just a personal thought. Really appreciate everyones thoughts on this.
– Christina
May 19 '14 at 0:16
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@VietnhiPhuvan - If the range is 40-45 and you get 40 that means your trial efforts and qualifications were barely enough to get hired. That would be a little disappointing.
– user8365
May 19 '14 at 18:42
@VietnhiPhuvan - If the range is 40-45 and you get 40 that means your trial efforts and qualifications were barely enough to get hired. That would be a little disappointing.
– user8365
May 19 '14 at 18:42
@JeffO Take into consideration that she did not know until her last day as a contraction that they had decided to make her an offer.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
May 19 '14 at 18:56
@JeffO Take into consideration that she did not know until her last day as a contraction that they had decided to make her an offer.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
May 19 '14 at 18:56
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Of course it's possible. Everything is always negotiable. The only question is how the negotiation will be received and if you ultimately get what you want.
In this particular case of a job offer, there is absolutely nothing wrong with turning it down but saying you'd accept a higher offer. Of course there is equally nothing wrong with the company deciding not to agree to that higher offer.
Employment is a voluntary agreement between both parties. If it doesn't work for you, don't accept it. If you can do better, go do better. If you can't, then it was a fair offer and that's all you're worth and you can't complain.
This is the free market at work. Both the seller and the buyer can make whatever offers they want or try to negotiate, and they can walk away any time they feel the chance of a acceptable deal is too slim to bother with. This works for you and them.
answered May 18 '14 at 21:34
Olin Lathrop
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I totally understand that but I love my job and the company so I wouldn't think of rejecting the offer it's just the financial part which based on my expenses it's not the best rate so that's why would like to possible negotiate it :).
– Christina
May 19 '14 at 0:10
@Christina: You can always say the offer is too low and name a different price. If they refuse, then you can still take the original offer. They aren't going to withdraw that just because you asked for more. However, they will know you're a spineless wuss they can take advantage of anytime they want. Of course they probably think that if you don't negotiate either, since they are probably expecting that. Your situation is exactly like my son's. He negotiated and got a higher salary than initially offered.
– Olin Lathrop
May 19 '14 at 0:22
Thanks a lot for your time and comment yes it doesn't hurt to ask. Overall it was an awkward situation.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:35
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It is not uncommon for a company to offer at the low end of the range because they expect you will want to negotiate. It is certainly fair for you to say that the salary offered is less per hour than you were making as a temp, and that you wondered if there was any room for negotiation. If they say no, then you have to decide if you want to take the offer. They might say yes, they could stretch to another $200 per month (or whatever), and you won't be the first person to ask.
The value of benefits is considerable, as you note, so it is also not unusual for a company to pay less for a regular employee than they pay for a temp. The temp not only is cheaper benefit-wise, but the temp arrangement also gives the company the flexibility of ending the employment at any point without the expense of separation. So you get a little bit more security than you had as a temp, which has value.
answered May 18 '14 at 21:43
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Thanks for your time and thoughts. It's really helpful. Yes, I guess it makes sense that they have offered me the lower rate. And if I negotiate I may be able to get a higher rate and if not then good for them. So, ill give it a shot and see what happens. MJ6 I really liked your approach thanks again.
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May 19 '14 at 0:04
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Normally, it has been my experience that the salary companies pay you as a temp is going to be higher than what you could expect as a full-time "permanent" employee. This is because people expect to be compensated for the fact that the job is temporary. Contractors can have anywhere from one to two months of downtime between each job, so they need to make that up with a higher hourly rate.
Technically, temp-to-hire isn't a contract position, as you expect to continue with the company, but there is the uncertainty factor to consider. I've had several temp-to-hire situations that didn't turn into full-time positions. In this case what you essentially have is a short term contract position.
In my field (programming), at my experience level, I expect to be making about $55 /hr for a contract or contract-to-hire position. For a full-time position I'd expect about 90K. That's about a 22% cut in pay. You are getting a 20% cut. I'd say it was in line with what you should be expecting.
answered May 19 '14 at 16:34
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Hi Francine, thanks a lot for your comment. Hmmm, interesting so that is the way it works. Not that bad, as yes I got 20% cut. Now, I like to go back to being a contractor.lol
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:46
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The told you there was a range (40-45K), but didn't mentioned the criterion used to determine where? Were you speaking to someone who was talking off the top of their head and didn't know the exact amount? Did it depend on the financial stability of the company?
I would find out why you got the lowest end of the range because this initial impression is going to follow you the entire time you are employed until you can prove otherwise. It could be lack of previous experience, but your trial period should account for something.
It would have been assumed the number you were given included benefits. I can't imagine indicating a possible offering without benefits and then include benefits later on without explaining this upfront.
Jeff's is the best answer. Find out why you were offered the low end of the range to determine your course of action. If their reasoning has merit then take the offer and focus on eliminating the reasons. Once those are no longer reasons then use that to justify an out of cycle salary bump in the future. You might even get some buy in with your hiring manager on that idea as a condition of accepting the offer. If their reasoning has little merit then you have to make that counter offer and risk losing out on the job. If you aren't willing to take the risk then you will forever be underpaid.
– Dunk
May 19 '14 at 21:24
Hi Jeff, yes as I mentioned the 40K offer included benefits and the (40-45K) was the rate the recruitment agency included in their job offer email which was sent to me initially. I mentioned above as well that the reason was getting free medical,dental and travel insurance and also yearly bonus and raise. So my manager mentioned that there will be a salary raise.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:38
Dunk,thanks again for the explanation. Well, during our discussion I was told that if I'm not happy with the offer I can go and find a better company which is not true as it'll cost them so much more to hire a new candidate that'll take over me but going back and forth with the negotiation has the risk of losing out on the job.
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May 20 '14 at 4:41
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Weighing in quite a bit late here, but hopefully this will be of some value. When folks discuss the potential for a difference in pay between the contract-to-hire phase and permanent employee phase, they rightly point out that YOU, the employee, will likely be gaining better benefits.
What they don't point out is that the employer is probably paying roughly the same amount for you. The agency that placed you is getting more than you are, but in addition to paying you, they have to pay all the payroll taxes on you. FICA taxes, workman's comp, unemployment, etc. On top of that, they have to actually run their own business.
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I was in this exact situation in my first job out of college. I was interning for a company, and upon graduation, they offered me a job. The offer was disappointing, but I really liked the company.
I did research, talked to my career counselor on campus, and put together a document outlining where I thought the salary should be (about 7.5% higher) based on market rates for my area.
I talked to my hiring manager, who knew the original offer hadn't excited me (my poker face wasn't developed yet!), and presented him with the document and explained my reasoning.
He went to his boss, who approved the rate I requested in the document, and I happily accepted my first full-time job.
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Were I you, I'd follow the same steps. You think you are worth more, you think the market rate is higher--do your research and give it to your boss as the beginning of the salary negotiation. Keep in mind everyone else's points: contract will not always translate directly into salary due to the non-pay benefits that come with salary. But, if your market supports a higher range, your previous contract rate will have less weight here.
Do your research, negotiate. All they can say is "no, original offer is firm". I wouldn't expect they'll rescind their offer just because you tried to negotiate.
answered May 19 '14 at 18:14
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Thank you Garrison :)so, you were like me did your research.
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Of course it's possible. Everything is always negotiable. The only question is how the negotiation will be received and if you ultimately get what you want.
In this particular case of a job offer, there is absolutely nothing wrong with turning it down but saying you'd accept a higher offer. Of course there is equally nothing wrong with the company deciding not to agree to that higher offer.
Employment is a voluntary agreement between both parties. If it doesn't work for you, don't accept it. If you can do better, go do better. If you can't, then it was a fair offer and that's all you're worth and you can't complain.
This is the free market at work. Both the seller and the buyer can make whatever offers they want or try to negotiate, and they can walk away any time they feel the chance of a acceptable deal is too slim to bother with. This works for you and them.
answered May 18 '14 at 21:34
Olin Lathrop
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I totally understand that but I love my job and the company so I wouldn't think of rejecting the offer it's just the financial part which based on my expenses it's not the best rate so that's why would like to possible negotiate it :).
– Christina
May 19 '14 at 0:10
@Christina: You can always say the offer is too low and name a different price. If they refuse, then you can still take the original offer. They aren't going to withdraw that just because you asked for more. However, they will know you're a spineless wuss they can take advantage of anytime they want. Of course they probably think that if you don't negotiate either, since they are probably expecting that. Your situation is exactly like my son's. He negotiated and got a higher salary than initially offered.
– Olin Lathrop
May 19 '14 at 0:22
Thanks a lot for your time and comment yes it doesn't hurt to ask. Overall it was an awkward situation.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:35
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Of course it's possible. Everything is always negotiable. The only question is how the negotiation will be received and if you ultimately get what you want.
In this particular case of a job offer, there is absolutely nothing wrong with turning it down but saying you'd accept a higher offer. Of course there is equally nothing wrong with the company deciding not to agree to that higher offer.
Employment is a voluntary agreement between both parties. If it doesn't work for you, don't accept it. If you can do better, go do better. If you can't, then it was a fair offer and that's all you're worth and you can't complain.
This is the free market at work. Both the seller and the buyer can make whatever offers they want or try to negotiate, and they can walk away any time they feel the chance of a acceptable deal is too slim to bother with. This works for you and them.
answered May 18 '14 at 21:34
Olin Lathrop
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I totally understand that but I love my job and the company so I wouldn't think of rejecting the offer it's just the financial part which based on my expenses it's not the best rate so that's why would like to possible negotiate it :).
– Christina
May 19 '14 at 0:10
@Christina: You can always say the offer is too low and name a different price. If they refuse, then you can still take the original offer. They aren't going to withdraw that just because you asked for more. However, they will know you're a spineless wuss they can take advantage of anytime they want. Of course they probably think that if you don't negotiate either, since they are probably expecting that. Your situation is exactly like my son's. He negotiated and got a higher salary than initially offered.
– Olin Lathrop
May 19 '14 at 0:22
Thanks a lot for your time and comment yes it doesn't hurt to ask. Overall it was an awkward situation.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:35
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Of course it's possible. Everything is always negotiable. The only question is how the negotiation will be received and if you ultimately get what you want.
In this particular case of a job offer, there is absolutely nothing wrong with turning it down but saying you'd accept a higher offer. Of course there is equally nothing wrong with the company deciding not to agree to that higher offer.
Employment is a voluntary agreement between both parties. If it doesn't work for you, don't accept it. If you can do better, go do better. If you can't, then it was a fair offer and that's all you're worth and you can't complain.
This is the free market at work. Both the seller and the buyer can make whatever offers they want or try to negotiate, and they can walk away any time they feel the chance of a acceptable deal is too slim to bother with. This works for you and them.
answered May 18 '14 at 21:34
Olin Lathrop
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Of course it's possible. Everything is always negotiable. The only question is how the negotiation will be received and if you ultimately get what you want.
In this particular case of a job offer, there is absolutely nothing wrong with turning it down but saying you'd accept a higher offer. Of course there is equally nothing wrong with the company deciding not to agree to that higher offer.
Employment is a voluntary agreement between both parties. If it doesn't work for you, don't accept it. If you can do better, go do better. If you can't, then it was a fair offer and that's all you're worth and you can't complain.
This is the free market at work. Both the seller and the buyer can make whatever offers they want or try to negotiate, and they can walk away any time they feel the chance of a acceptable deal is too slim to bother with. This works for you and them.
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I totally understand that but I love my job and the company so I wouldn't think of rejecting the offer it's just the financial part which based on my expenses it's not the best rate so that's why would like to possible negotiate it :).
– Christina
May 19 '14 at 0:10
@Christina: You can always say the offer is too low and name a different price. If they refuse, then you can still take the original offer. They aren't going to withdraw that just because you asked for more. However, they will know you're a spineless wuss they can take advantage of anytime they want. Of course they probably think that if you don't negotiate either, since they are probably expecting that. Your situation is exactly like my son's. He negotiated and got a higher salary than initially offered.
– Olin Lathrop
May 19 '14 at 0:22
Thanks a lot for your time and comment yes it doesn't hurt to ask. Overall it was an awkward situation.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:35
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I totally understand that but I love my job and the company so I wouldn't think of rejecting the offer it's just the financial part which based on my expenses it's not the best rate so that's why would like to possible negotiate it :).
– Christina
May 19 '14 at 0:10
@Christina: You can always say the offer is too low and name a different price. If they refuse, then you can still take the original offer. They aren't going to withdraw that just because you asked for more. However, they will know you're a spineless wuss they can take advantage of anytime they want. Of course they probably think that if you don't negotiate either, since they are probably expecting that. Your situation is exactly like my son's. He negotiated and got a higher salary than initially offered.
– Olin Lathrop
May 19 '14 at 0:22
Thanks a lot for your time and comment yes it doesn't hurt to ask. Overall it was an awkward situation.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:35
I totally understand that but I love my job and the company so I wouldn't think of rejecting the offer it's just the financial part which based on my expenses it's not the best rate so that's why would like to possible negotiate it :).
– Christina
May 19 '14 at 0:10
I totally understand that but I love my job and the company so I wouldn't think of rejecting the offer it's just the financial part which based on my expenses it's not the best rate so that's why would like to possible negotiate it :).
– Christina
May 19 '14 at 0:10
@Christina: You can always say the offer is too low and name a different price. If they refuse, then you can still take the original offer. They aren't going to withdraw that just because you asked for more. However, they will know you're a spineless wuss they can take advantage of anytime they want. Of course they probably think that if you don't negotiate either, since they are probably expecting that. Your situation is exactly like my son's. He negotiated and got a higher salary than initially offered.
– Olin Lathrop
May 19 '14 at 0:22
@Christina: You can always say the offer is too low and name a different price. If they refuse, then you can still take the original offer. They aren't going to withdraw that just because you asked for more. However, they will know you're a spineless wuss they can take advantage of anytime they want. Of course they probably think that if you don't negotiate either, since they are probably expecting that. Your situation is exactly like my son's. He negotiated and got a higher salary than initially offered.
– Olin Lathrop
May 19 '14 at 0:22
Thanks a lot for your time and comment yes it doesn't hurt to ask. Overall it was an awkward situation.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:35
Thanks a lot for your time and comment yes it doesn't hurt to ask. Overall it was an awkward situation.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:35
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It is not uncommon for a company to offer at the low end of the range because they expect you will want to negotiate. It is certainly fair for you to say that the salary offered is less per hour than you were making as a temp, and that you wondered if there was any room for negotiation. If they say no, then you have to decide if you want to take the offer. They might say yes, they could stretch to another $200 per month (or whatever), and you won't be the first person to ask.
The value of benefits is considerable, as you note, so it is also not unusual for a company to pay less for a regular employee than they pay for a temp. The temp not only is cheaper benefit-wise, but the temp arrangement also gives the company the flexibility of ending the employment at any point without the expense of separation. So you get a little bit more security than you had as a temp, which has value.
answered May 18 '14 at 21:43
MJ6
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Thanks for your time and thoughts. It's really helpful. Yes, I guess it makes sense that they have offered me the lower rate. And if I negotiate I may be able to get a higher rate and if not then good for them. So, ill give it a shot and see what happens. MJ6 I really liked your approach thanks again.
– Christina
May 19 '14 at 0:04
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It is not uncommon for a company to offer at the low end of the range because they expect you will want to negotiate. It is certainly fair for you to say that the salary offered is less per hour than you were making as a temp, and that you wondered if there was any room for negotiation. If they say no, then you have to decide if you want to take the offer. They might say yes, they could stretch to another $200 per month (or whatever), and you won't be the first person to ask.
The value of benefits is considerable, as you note, so it is also not unusual for a company to pay less for a regular employee than they pay for a temp. The temp not only is cheaper benefit-wise, but the temp arrangement also gives the company the flexibility of ending the employment at any point without the expense of separation. So you get a little bit more security than you had as a temp, which has value.
answered May 18 '14 at 21:43
MJ6
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Thanks for your time and thoughts. It's really helpful. Yes, I guess it makes sense that they have offered me the lower rate. And if I negotiate I may be able to get a higher rate and if not then good for them. So, ill give it a shot and see what happens. MJ6 I really liked your approach thanks again.
– Christina
May 19 '14 at 0:04
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It is not uncommon for a company to offer at the low end of the range because they expect you will want to negotiate. It is certainly fair for you to say that the salary offered is less per hour than you were making as a temp, and that you wondered if there was any room for negotiation. If they say no, then you have to decide if you want to take the offer. They might say yes, they could stretch to another $200 per month (or whatever), and you won't be the first person to ask.
The value of benefits is considerable, as you note, so it is also not unusual for a company to pay less for a regular employee than they pay for a temp. The temp not only is cheaper benefit-wise, but the temp arrangement also gives the company the flexibility of ending the employment at any point without the expense of separation. So you get a little bit more security than you had as a temp, which has value.
answered May 18 '14 at 21:43
MJ6
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It is not uncommon for a company to offer at the low end of the range because they expect you will want to negotiate. It is certainly fair for you to say that the salary offered is less per hour than you were making as a temp, and that you wondered if there was any room for negotiation. If they say no, then you have to decide if you want to take the offer. They might say yes, they could stretch to another $200 per month (or whatever), and you won't be the first person to ask.
The value of benefits is considerable, as you note, so it is also not unusual for a company to pay less for a regular employee than they pay for a temp. The temp not only is cheaper benefit-wise, but the temp arrangement also gives the company the flexibility of ending the employment at any point without the expense of separation. So you get a little bit more security than you had as a temp, which has value.
answered May 18 '14 at 21:43
MJ6
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answered May 18 '14 at 21:43
MJ6
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answered May 18 '14 at 21:43
MJ6
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answered May 18 '14 at 21:43
MJ6
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Thanks for your time and thoughts. It's really helpful. Yes, I guess it makes sense that they have offered me the lower rate. And if I negotiate I may be able to get a higher rate and if not then good for them. So, ill give it a shot and see what happens. MJ6 I really liked your approach thanks again.
– Christina
May 19 '14 at 0:04
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Thanks for your time and thoughts. It's really helpful. Yes, I guess it makes sense that they have offered me the lower rate. And if I negotiate I may be able to get a higher rate and if not then good for them. So, ill give it a shot and see what happens. MJ6 I really liked your approach thanks again.
– Christina
May 19 '14 at 0:04
Thanks for your time and thoughts. It's really helpful. Yes, I guess it makes sense that they have offered me the lower rate. And if I negotiate I may be able to get a higher rate and if not then good for them. So, ill give it a shot and see what happens. MJ6 I really liked your approach thanks again.
– Christina
May 19 '14 at 0:04
Thanks for your time and thoughts. It's really helpful. Yes, I guess it makes sense that they have offered me the lower rate. And if I negotiate I may be able to get a higher rate and if not then good for them. So, ill give it a shot and see what happens. MJ6 I really liked your approach thanks again.
– Christina
May 19 '14 at 0:04
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Normally, it has been my experience that the salary companies pay you as a temp is going to be higher than what you could expect as a full-time "permanent" employee. This is because people expect to be compensated for the fact that the job is temporary. Contractors can have anywhere from one to two months of downtime between each job, so they need to make that up with a higher hourly rate.
Technically, temp-to-hire isn't a contract position, as you expect to continue with the company, but there is the uncertainty factor to consider. I've had several temp-to-hire situations that didn't turn into full-time positions. In this case what you essentially have is a short term contract position.
In my field (programming), at my experience level, I expect to be making about $55 /hr for a contract or contract-to-hire position. For a full-time position I'd expect about 90K. That's about a 22% cut in pay. You are getting a 20% cut. I'd say it was in line with what you should be expecting.
answered May 19 '14 at 16:34
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Hi Francine, thanks a lot for your comment. Hmmm, interesting so that is the way it works. Not that bad, as yes I got 20% cut. Now, I like to go back to being a contractor.lol
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:46
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Normally, it has been my experience that the salary companies pay you as a temp is going to be higher than what you could expect as a full-time "permanent" employee. This is because people expect to be compensated for the fact that the job is temporary. Contractors can have anywhere from one to two months of downtime between each job, so they need to make that up with a higher hourly rate.
Technically, temp-to-hire isn't a contract position, as you expect to continue with the company, but there is the uncertainty factor to consider. I've had several temp-to-hire situations that didn't turn into full-time positions. In this case what you essentially have is a short term contract position.
In my field (programming), at my experience level, I expect to be making about $55 /hr for a contract or contract-to-hire position. For a full-time position I'd expect about 90K. That's about a 22% cut in pay. You are getting a 20% cut. I'd say it was in line with what you should be expecting.
answered May 19 '14 at 16:34
Francine DeGrood Taylor
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Hi Francine, thanks a lot for your comment. Hmmm, interesting so that is the way it works. Not that bad, as yes I got 20% cut. Now, I like to go back to being a contractor.lol
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:46
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Normally, it has been my experience that the salary companies pay you as a temp is going to be higher than what you could expect as a full-time "permanent" employee. This is because people expect to be compensated for the fact that the job is temporary. Contractors can have anywhere from one to two months of downtime between each job, so they need to make that up with a higher hourly rate.
Technically, temp-to-hire isn't a contract position, as you expect to continue with the company, but there is the uncertainty factor to consider. I've had several temp-to-hire situations that didn't turn into full-time positions. In this case what you essentially have is a short term contract position.
In my field (programming), at my experience level, I expect to be making about $55 /hr for a contract or contract-to-hire position. For a full-time position I'd expect about 90K. That's about a 22% cut in pay. You are getting a 20% cut. I'd say it was in line with what you should be expecting.
answered May 19 '14 at 16:34
Francine DeGrood Taylor
3,075713
Normally, it has been my experience that the salary companies pay you as a temp is going to be higher than what you could expect as a full-time "permanent" employee. This is because people expect to be compensated for the fact that the job is temporary. Contractors can have anywhere from one to two months of downtime between each job, so they need to make that up with a higher hourly rate.
Technically, temp-to-hire isn't a contract position, as you expect to continue with the company, but there is the uncertainty factor to consider. I've had several temp-to-hire situations that didn't turn into full-time positions. In this case what you essentially have is a short term contract position.
In my field (programming), at my experience level, I expect to be making about $55 /hr for a contract or contract-to-hire position. For a full-time position I'd expect about 90K. That's about a 22% cut in pay. You are getting a 20% cut. I'd say it was in line with what you should be expecting.
answered May 19 '14 at 16:34
Francine DeGrood Taylor
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answered May 19 '14 at 16:34
Francine DeGrood Taylor
3,075713
answered May 19 '14 at 16:34
Francine DeGrood Taylor
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answered May 19 '14 at 16:34
Francine DeGrood Taylor
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Hi Francine, thanks a lot for your comment. Hmmm, interesting so that is the way it works. Not that bad, as yes I got 20% cut. Now, I like to go back to being a contractor.lol
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:46
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Hi Francine, thanks a lot for your comment. Hmmm, interesting so that is the way it works. Not that bad, as yes I got 20% cut. Now, I like to go back to being a contractor.lol
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:46
Hi Francine, thanks a lot for your comment. Hmmm, interesting so that is the way it works. Not that bad, as yes I got 20% cut. Now, I like to go back to being a contractor.lol
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:46
Hi Francine, thanks a lot for your comment. Hmmm, interesting so that is the way it works. Not that bad, as yes I got 20% cut. Now, I like to go back to being a contractor.lol
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:46
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The told you there was a range (40-45K), but didn't mentioned the criterion used to determine where? Were you speaking to someone who was talking off the top of their head and didn't know the exact amount? Did it depend on the financial stability of the company?
I would find out why you got the lowest end of the range because this initial impression is going to follow you the entire time you are employed until you can prove otherwise. It could be lack of previous experience, but your trial period should account for something.
It would have been assumed the number you were given included benefits. I can't imagine indicating a possible offering without benefits and then include benefits later on without explaining this upfront.
Jeff's is the best answer. Find out why you were offered the low end of the range to determine your course of action. If their reasoning has merit then take the offer and focus on eliminating the reasons. Once those are no longer reasons then use that to justify an out of cycle salary bump in the future. You might even get some buy in with your hiring manager on that idea as a condition of accepting the offer. If their reasoning has little merit then you have to make that counter offer and risk losing out on the job. If you aren't willing to take the risk then you will forever be underpaid.
– Dunk
May 19 '14 at 21:24
Hi Jeff, yes as I mentioned the 40K offer included benefits and the (40-45K) was the rate the recruitment agency included in their job offer email which was sent to me initially. I mentioned above as well that the reason was getting free medical,dental and travel insurance and also yearly bonus and raise. So my manager mentioned that there will be a salary raise.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:38
Dunk,thanks again for the explanation. Well, during our discussion I was told that if I'm not happy with the offer I can go and find a better company which is not true as it'll cost them so much more to hire a new candidate that'll take over me but going back and forth with the negotiation has the risk of losing out on the job.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:41
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The told you there was a range (40-45K), but didn't mentioned the criterion used to determine where? Were you speaking to someone who was talking off the top of their head and didn't know the exact amount? Did it depend on the financial stability of the company?
I would find out why you got the lowest end of the range because this initial impression is going to follow you the entire time you are employed until you can prove otherwise. It could be lack of previous experience, but your trial period should account for something.
It would have been assumed the number you were given included benefits. I can't imagine indicating a possible offering without benefits and then include benefits later on without explaining this upfront.
Jeff's is the best answer. Find out why you were offered the low end of the range to determine your course of action. If their reasoning has merit then take the offer and focus on eliminating the reasons. Once those are no longer reasons then use that to justify an out of cycle salary bump in the future. You might even get some buy in with your hiring manager on that idea as a condition of accepting the offer. If their reasoning has little merit then you have to make that counter offer and risk losing out on the job. If you aren't willing to take the risk then you will forever be underpaid.
– Dunk
May 19 '14 at 21:24
Hi Jeff, yes as I mentioned the 40K offer included benefits and the (40-45K) was the rate the recruitment agency included in their job offer email which was sent to me initially. I mentioned above as well that the reason was getting free medical,dental and travel insurance and also yearly bonus and raise. So my manager mentioned that there will be a salary raise.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:38
Dunk,thanks again for the explanation. Well, during our discussion I was told that if I'm not happy with the offer I can go and find a better company which is not true as it'll cost them so much more to hire a new candidate that'll take over me but going back and forth with the negotiation has the risk of losing out on the job.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:41
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The told you there was a range (40-45K), but didn't mentioned the criterion used to determine where? Were you speaking to someone who was talking off the top of their head and didn't know the exact amount? Did it depend on the financial stability of the company?
I would find out why you got the lowest end of the range because this initial impression is going to follow you the entire time you are employed until you can prove otherwise. It could be lack of previous experience, but your trial period should account for something.
It would have been assumed the number you were given included benefits. I can't imagine indicating a possible offering without benefits and then include benefits later on without explaining this upfront.
The told you there was a range (40-45K), but didn't mentioned the criterion used to determine where? Were you speaking to someone who was talking off the top of their head and didn't know the exact amount? Did it depend on the financial stability of the company?
I would find out why you got the lowest end of the range because this initial impression is going to follow you the entire time you are employed until you can prove otherwise. It could be lack of previous experience, but your trial period should account for something.
It would have been assumed the number you were given included benefits. I can't imagine indicating a possible offering without benefits and then include benefits later on without explaining this upfront.
answered May 19 '14 at 18:47
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Jeff's is the best answer. Find out why you were offered the low end of the range to determine your course of action. If their reasoning has merit then take the offer and focus on eliminating the reasons. Once those are no longer reasons then use that to justify an out of cycle salary bump in the future. You might even get some buy in with your hiring manager on that idea as a condition of accepting the offer. If their reasoning has little merit then you have to make that counter offer and risk losing out on the job. If you aren't willing to take the risk then you will forever be underpaid.
– Dunk
May 19 '14 at 21:24
Hi Jeff, yes as I mentioned the 40K offer included benefits and the (40-45K) was the rate the recruitment agency included in their job offer email which was sent to me initially. I mentioned above as well that the reason was getting free medical,dental and travel insurance and also yearly bonus and raise. So my manager mentioned that there will be a salary raise.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:38
Dunk,thanks again for the explanation. Well, during our discussion I was told that if I'm not happy with the offer I can go and find a better company which is not true as it'll cost them so much more to hire a new candidate that'll take over me but going back and forth with the negotiation has the risk of losing out on the job.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:41
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Jeff's is the best answer. Find out why you were offered the low end of the range to determine your course of action. If their reasoning has merit then take the offer and focus on eliminating the reasons. Once those are no longer reasons then use that to justify an out of cycle salary bump in the future. You might even get some buy in with your hiring manager on that idea as a condition of accepting the offer. If their reasoning has little merit then you have to make that counter offer and risk losing out on the job. If you aren't willing to take the risk then you will forever be underpaid.
– Dunk
May 19 '14 at 21:24
Hi Jeff, yes as I mentioned the 40K offer included benefits and the (40-45K) was the rate the recruitment agency included in their job offer email which was sent to me initially. I mentioned above as well that the reason was getting free medical,dental and travel insurance and also yearly bonus and raise. So my manager mentioned that there will be a salary raise.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:38
Dunk,thanks again for the explanation. Well, during our discussion I was told that if I'm not happy with the offer I can go and find a better company which is not true as it'll cost them so much more to hire a new candidate that'll take over me but going back and forth with the negotiation has the risk of losing out on the job.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:41
Jeff's is the best answer. Find out why you were offered the low end of the range to determine your course of action. If their reasoning has merit then take the offer and focus on eliminating the reasons. Once those are no longer reasons then use that to justify an out of cycle salary bump in the future. You might even get some buy in with your hiring manager on that idea as a condition of accepting the offer. If their reasoning has little merit then you have to make that counter offer and risk losing out on the job. If you aren't willing to take the risk then you will forever be underpaid.
– Dunk
May 19 '14 at 21:24
Jeff's is the best answer. Find out why you were offered the low end of the range to determine your course of action. If their reasoning has merit then take the offer and focus on eliminating the reasons. Once those are no longer reasons then use that to justify an out of cycle salary bump in the future. You might even get some buy in with your hiring manager on that idea as a condition of accepting the offer. If their reasoning has little merit then you have to make that counter offer and risk losing out on the job. If you aren't willing to take the risk then you will forever be underpaid.
– Dunk
May 19 '14 at 21:24
Hi Jeff, yes as I mentioned the 40K offer included benefits and the (40-45K) was the rate the recruitment agency included in their job offer email which was sent to me initially. I mentioned above as well that the reason was getting free medical,dental and travel insurance and also yearly bonus and raise. So my manager mentioned that there will be a salary raise.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:38
Hi Jeff, yes as I mentioned the 40K offer included benefits and the (40-45K) was the rate the recruitment agency included in their job offer email which was sent to me initially. I mentioned above as well that the reason was getting free medical,dental and travel insurance and also yearly bonus and raise. So my manager mentioned that there will be a salary raise.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:38
Dunk,thanks again for the explanation. Well, during our discussion I was told that if I'm not happy with the offer I can go and find a better company which is not true as it'll cost them so much more to hire a new candidate that'll take over me but going back and forth with the negotiation has the risk of losing out on the job.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:41
Dunk,thanks again for the explanation. Well, during our discussion I was told that if I'm not happy with the offer I can go and find a better company which is not true as it'll cost them so much more to hire a new candidate that'll take over me but going back and forth with the negotiation has the risk of losing out on the job.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:41
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Weighing in quite a bit late here, but hopefully this will be of some value. When folks discuss the potential for a difference in pay between the contract-to-hire phase and permanent employee phase, they rightly point out that YOU, the employee, will likely be gaining better benefits.
What they don't point out is that the employer is probably paying roughly the same amount for you. The agency that placed you is getting more than you are, but in addition to paying you, they have to pay all the payroll taxes on you. FICA taxes, workman's comp, unemployment, etc. On top of that, they have to actually run their own business.
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Weighing in quite a bit late here, but hopefully this will be of some value. When folks discuss the potential for a difference in pay between the contract-to-hire phase and permanent employee phase, they rightly point out that YOU, the employee, will likely be gaining better benefits.
What they don't point out is that the employer is probably paying roughly the same amount for you. The agency that placed you is getting more than you are, but in addition to paying you, they have to pay all the payroll taxes on you. FICA taxes, workman's comp, unemployment, etc. On top of that, they have to actually run their own business.
answered Jan 25 '15 at 5:42
Bikerdad
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up vote
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Weighing in quite a bit late here, but hopefully this will be of some value. When folks discuss the potential for a difference in pay between the contract-to-hire phase and permanent employee phase, they rightly point out that YOU, the employee, will likely be gaining better benefits.
What they don't point out is that the employer is probably paying roughly the same amount for you. The agency that placed you is getting more than you are, but in addition to paying you, they have to pay all the payroll taxes on you. FICA taxes, workman's comp, unemployment, etc. On top of that, they have to actually run their own business.
answered Jan 25 '15 at 5:42
Bikerdad
111
Weighing in quite a bit late here, but hopefully this will be of some value. When folks discuss the potential for a difference in pay between the contract-to-hire phase and permanent employee phase, they rightly point out that YOU, the employee, will likely be gaining better benefits.
What they don't point out is that the employer is probably paying roughly the same amount for you. The agency that placed you is getting more than you are, but in addition to paying you, they have to pay all the payroll taxes on you. FICA taxes, workman's comp, unemployment, etc. On top of that, they have to actually run their own business.
answered Jan 25 '15 at 5:42
Bikerdad
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answered Jan 25 '15 at 5:42
Bikerdad
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answered Jan 25 '15 at 5:42
Bikerdad
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answered Jan 25 '15 at 5:42
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I was in this exact situation in my first job out of college. I was interning for a company, and upon graduation, they offered me a job. The offer was disappointing, but I really liked the company.
I did research, talked to my career counselor on campus, and put together a document outlining where I thought the salary should be (about 7.5% higher) based on market rates for my area.
I talked to my hiring manager, who knew the original offer hadn't excited me (my poker face wasn't developed yet!), and presented him with the document and explained my reasoning.
He went to his boss, who approved the rate I requested in the document, and I happily accepted my first full-time job.
--
Were I you, I'd follow the same steps. You think you are worth more, you think the market rate is higher--do your research and give it to your boss as the beginning of the salary negotiation. Keep in mind everyone else's points: contract will not always translate directly into salary due to the non-pay benefits that come with salary. But, if your market supports a higher range, your previous contract rate will have less weight here.
Do your research, negotiate. All they can say is "no, original offer is firm". I wouldn't expect they'll rescind their offer just because you tried to negotiate.
answered May 19 '14 at 18:14
Garrison Neely
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Thank you Garrison :)so, you were like me did your research.
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May 20 '14 at 4:42
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I was in this exact situation in my first job out of college. I was interning for a company, and upon graduation, they offered me a job. The offer was disappointing, but I really liked the company.
I did research, talked to my career counselor on campus, and put together a document outlining where I thought the salary should be (about 7.5% higher) based on market rates for my area.
I talked to my hiring manager, who knew the original offer hadn't excited me (my poker face wasn't developed yet!), and presented him with the document and explained my reasoning.
He went to his boss, who approved the rate I requested in the document, and I happily accepted my first full-time job.
--
Were I you, I'd follow the same steps. You think you are worth more, you think the market rate is higher--do your research and give it to your boss as the beginning of the salary negotiation. Keep in mind everyone else's points: contract will not always translate directly into salary due to the non-pay benefits that come with salary. But, if your market supports a higher range, your previous contract rate will have less weight here.
Do your research, negotiate. All they can say is "no, original offer is firm". I wouldn't expect they'll rescind their offer just because you tried to negotiate.
answered May 19 '14 at 18:14
Garrison Neely
6,21512735
Thank you Garrison :)so, you were like me did your research.
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May 20 '14 at 4:42
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I was in this exact situation in my first job out of college. I was interning for a company, and upon graduation, they offered me a job. The offer was disappointing, but I really liked the company.
I did research, talked to my career counselor on campus, and put together a document outlining where I thought the salary should be (about 7.5% higher) based on market rates for my area.
I talked to my hiring manager, who knew the original offer hadn't excited me (my poker face wasn't developed yet!), and presented him with the document and explained my reasoning.
He went to his boss, who approved the rate I requested in the document, and I happily accepted my first full-time job.
--
Were I you, I'd follow the same steps. You think you are worth more, you think the market rate is higher--do your research and give it to your boss as the beginning of the salary negotiation. Keep in mind everyone else's points: contract will not always translate directly into salary due to the non-pay benefits that come with salary. But, if your market supports a higher range, your previous contract rate will have less weight here.
Do your research, negotiate. All they can say is "no, original offer is firm". I wouldn't expect they'll rescind their offer just because you tried to negotiate.
answered May 19 '14 at 18:14
Garrison Neely
6,21512735
I was in this exact situation in my first job out of college. I was interning for a company, and upon graduation, they offered me a job. The offer was disappointing, but I really liked the company.
I did research, talked to my career counselor on campus, and put together a document outlining where I thought the salary should be (about 7.5% higher) based on market rates for my area.
I talked to my hiring manager, who knew the original offer hadn't excited me (my poker face wasn't developed yet!), and presented him with the document and explained my reasoning.
He went to his boss, who approved the rate I requested in the document, and I happily accepted my first full-time job.
--
Were I you, I'd follow the same steps. You think you are worth more, you think the market rate is higher--do your research and give it to your boss as the beginning of the salary negotiation. Keep in mind everyone else's points: contract will not always translate directly into salary due to the non-pay benefits that come with salary. But, if your market supports a higher range, your previous contract rate will have less weight here.
Do your research, negotiate. All they can say is "no, original offer is firm". I wouldn't expect they'll rescind their offer just because you tried to negotiate.
answered May 19 '14 at 18:14
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Thank you Garrison :)so, you were like me did your research.
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Thank you Garrison :)so, you were like me did your research.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:42
Thank you Garrison :)so, you were like me did your research.
– Christina
May 20 '14 at 4:42
Thank you Garrison :)so, you were like me did your research.
– Christina
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You were told that you were going to get $40-45K and you got $40K. Why are you disappointed? And then you got the benefits. Again, why are you disappointed? As for your zip code research,it definitely looks like they did not base their offer on your research. Are they obligated to do this research? Are they obligated to abide by the results of your research? I don't think so.You are a free agent. Find a better offer, if you are not happy with this one.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
May 18 '14 at 19:17
Were you an independent contractor at first and now being hired as an employee?
– PurpleVermont
May 18 '14 at 21:09
Hi everyone, thanks for all the comments and thoughts. No I was not an independent contractor I was employed as a freelancer through a creative recruitment agency. As in for the rate now I guess I'll be more confident to ask for the possibility of a higher rate. Finally, I believe that in current job market, it is a must to do a salary research just to get some info on what is out there. Otherwise how would one know how much is their value? Just a personal thought. Really appreciate everyones thoughts on this.
– Christina
May 19 '14 at 0:16
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@VietnhiPhuvan - If the range is 40-45 and you get 40 that means your trial efforts and qualifications were barely enough to get hired. That would be a little disappointing.
– user8365
May 19 '14 at 18:42
@JeffO Take into consideration that she did not know until her last day as a contraction that they had decided to make her an offer.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
May 19 '14 at 18:56