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I am facing this situation.
A few days back, I got an offer from CompanyA and I verbally accepted it. Yesterday I got another offer from CompanyB, which is paying a higher salary (about 12%more). After much thought and deliberation, I have decided to go with CompanyA.
My specific question is this: Can I use the offer letter of CompanyB as leverage and request that CompanyA increase their offer? I would like to do this in a "soft" manner so as to not jeopordize the position at CompanyA.
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I am facing this situation.
A few days back, I got an offer from CompanyA and I verbally accepted it. Yesterday I got another offer from CompanyB, which is paying a higher salary (about 12%more). After much thought and deliberation, I have decided to go with CompanyA.
My specific question is this: Can I use the offer letter of CompanyB as leverage and request that CompanyA increase their offer? I would like to do this in a "soft" manner so as to not jeopordize the position at CompanyA.
negotiation india
edited Apr 17 '14 at 8:00
Jane
1,063156
asked Feb 1 '13 at 19:09
simpleMan
111114
1
Is the offer from Company A in writing? Did you say no to Company B?
– mhoran_psprep
Feb 1 '13 at 19:15
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Yes the offer from Company A is in writing. They have already sent me a copy of the offer letter. I have Not signed it yet. I have Not said No to Company B.
– simpleMan
Feb 1 '13 at 19:17
1
The answer to this question is too localized. The results will vary by person/company/position/recruiter/budget ... There are so many variables that go into this there is no way to answer this in a one size fits most manner.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Feb 1 '13 at 20:01
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See the meta discussion here.
– Elysian Fields♦
Feb 4 '13 at 0:05
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up vote
21
down vote
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up vote
21
down vote
favorite
I am facing this situation.
A few days back, I got an offer from CompanyA and I verbally accepted it. Yesterday I got another offer from CompanyB, which is paying a higher salary (about 12%more). After much thought and deliberation, I have decided to go with CompanyA.
My specific question is this: Can I use the offer letter of CompanyB as leverage and request that CompanyA increase their offer? I would like to do this in a "soft" manner so as to not jeopordize the position at CompanyA.
negotiation india
edited Apr 17 '14 at 8:00
Jane
1,063156
asked Feb 1 '13 at 19:09
simpleMan
111114
I am facing this situation.
A few days back, I got an offer from CompanyA and I verbally accepted it. Yesterday I got another offer from CompanyB, which is paying a higher salary (about 12%more). After much thought and deliberation, I have decided to go with CompanyA.
My specific question is this: Can I use the offer letter of CompanyB as leverage and request that CompanyA increase their offer? I would like to do this in a "soft" manner so as to not jeopordize the position at CompanyA.
negotiation india
edited Apr 17 '14 at 8:00
Jane
1,063156
asked Feb 1 '13 at 19:09
simpleMan
111114
edited Apr 17 '14 at 8:00
Jane
1,063156
edited Apr 17 '14 at 8:00
Jane
1,063156
edited Apr 17 '14 at 8:00
Jane
1,063156
1,063156
asked Feb 1 '13 at 19:09
simpleMan
111114
asked Feb 1 '13 at 19:09
simpleMan
111114
asked Feb 1 '13 at 19:09
simpleMan
111114
111114
1
Is the offer from Company A in writing? Did you say no to Company B?
– mhoran_psprep
Feb 1 '13 at 19:15
3
Yes the offer from Company A is in writing. They have already sent me a copy of the offer letter. I have Not signed it yet. I have Not said No to Company B.
– simpleMan
Feb 1 '13 at 19:17
1
The answer to this question is too localized. The results will vary by person/company/position/recruiter/budget ... There are so many variables that go into this there is no way to answer this in a one size fits most manner.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Feb 1 '13 at 20:01
1
See the meta discussion here.
– Elysian Fields♦
Feb 4 '13 at 0:05
add a comment |Â
1
Is the offer from Company A in writing? Did you say no to Company B?
– mhoran_psprep
Feb 1 '13 at 19:15
3
Yes the offer from Company A is in writing. They have already sent me a copy of the offer letter. I have Not signed it yet. I have Not said No to Company B.
– simpleMan
Feb 1 '13 at 19:17
1
The answer to this question is too localized. The results will vary by person/company/position/recruiter/budget ... There are so many variables that go into this there is no way to answer this in a one size fits most manner.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Feb 1 '13 at 20:01
1
See the meta discussion here.
– Elysian Fields♦
Feb 4 '13 at 0:05
1
1
Is the offer from Company A in writing? Did you say no to Company B?
– mhoran_psprep
Feb 1 '13 at 19:15
Is the offer from Company A in writing? Did you say no to Company B?
– mhoran_psprep
Feb 1 '13 at 19:15
3
3
Yes the offer from Company A is in writing. They have already sent me a copy of the offer letter. I have Not signed it yet. I have Not said No to Company B.
– simpleMan
Feb 1 '13 at 19:17
Yes the offer from Company A is in writing. They have already sent me a copy of the offer letter. I have Not signed it yet. I have Not said No to Company B.
– simpleMan
Feb 1 '13 at 19:17
1
1
The answer to this question is too localized. The results will vary by person/company/position/recruiter/budget ... There are so many variables that go into this there is no way to answer this in a one size fits most manner.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Feb 1 '13 at 20:01
The answer to this question is too localized. The results will vary by person/company/position/recruiter/budget ... There are so many variables that go into this there is no way to answer this in a one size fits most manner.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Feb 1 '13 at 20:01
1
1
See the meta discussion here.
– Elysian Fields♦
Feb 4 '13 at 0:05
See the meta discussion here.
– Elysian Fields♦
Feb 4 '13 at 0:05
add a comment |Â
2 Answers
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Let the recruiter know you received a competing higher offer but you are still very interested in their company. Ask if they might have any flexibility to compete with the other offer. Tell them that given the long-term financial impact, you need a day or two to think about it.
answered Feb 1 '13 at 23:17
JoeT
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Also consider that if they cannot compete on price, perhaps they can compete on other compensation, like vacation time, etc.
– Edwin Buck
Feb 4 '13 at 15:32
+1 to Edwin - Vacation time is just as important if not more so than pay.
– Dunk
Feb 4 '13 at 17:10
Vacations, good workplace, growth opportunities, flexible schedule, etc.
– Matthew Azkimov
Feb 4 '13 at 20:22
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up vote
28
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You said in your question that you accepted the offer from A. This is important, because going back and changing your mind is going to annoy them. When you accepted the offer they start to plan around your joining the company, and may have told other candidates for the position that they had been rejected. A change of mind now may make them wonder whether you might change your mind again before you actually start with the company. The best way to do this would not to have accepted the offer until you had received the offer from Company B.
If you really want to try to negotiate a higher salary, first be completely sure which job you would rather have - Company A at the offered salary or Company B. If it's company A, go to them and ask - nicely - if they would consider raising the offer. Be careful not to make it sound like you are rejecting their offer - if you do they would be quite within their rights to withdraw their offer completely. Your chances are not that great. You would have more leverage if you hadn't accepted the job, or if you were prepared to take Company B if A doesn't give you a raise.
On the upside - you have a job you like at a salary you thought acceptable only a couple of days ago. You can always drive yourself crazy thinking about the job you might have had.
edited Feb 4 '13 at 21:56
HLGEM
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answered Feb 4 '13 at 17:30
DJClayworth
41.6k989147
4
This is a much better answer then the current accepted answer...
– Elysian Fields♦
Feb 5 '13 at 1:48
@enderland the green checkmark is a tyrant's brand.
– Mindwin
Jun 22 '17 at 16:51
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
26
down vote
accepted
Let the recruiter know you received a competing higher offer but you are still very interested in their company. Ask if they might have any flexibility to compete with the other offer. Tell them that given the long-term financial impact, you need a day or two to think about it.
answered Feb 1 '13 at 23:17
JoeT
683613
8
Also consider that if they cannot compete on price, perhaps they can compete on other compensation, like vacation time, etc.
– Edwin Buck
Feb 4 '13 at 15:32
+1 to Edwin - Vacation time is just as important if not more so than pay.
– Dunk
Feb 4 '13 at 17:10
Vacations, good workplace, growth opportunities, flexible schedule, etc.
– Matthew Azkimov
Feb 4 '13 at 20:22
add a comment |Â
up vote
26
down vote
accepted
Let the recruiter know you received a competing higher offer but you are still very interested in their company. Ask if they might have any flexibility to compete with the other offer. Tell them that given the long-term financial impact, you need a day or two to think about it.
answered Feb 1 '13 at 23:17
JoeT
683613
8
Also consider that if they cannot compete on price, perhaps they can compete on other compensation, like vacation time, etc.
– Edwin Buck
Feb 4 '13 at 15:32
+1 to Edwin - Vacation time is just as important if not more so than pay.
– Dunk
Feb 4 '13 at 17:10
Vacations, good workplace, growth opportunities, flexible schedule, etc.
– Matthew Azkimov
Feb 4 '13 at 20:22
add a comment |Â
up vote
26
down vote
accepted
up vote
26
down vote
accepted
Let the recruiter know you received a competing higher offer but you are still very interested in their company. Ask if they might have any flexibility to compete with the other offer. Tell them that given the long-term financial impact, you need a day or two to think about it.
answered Feb 1 '13 at 23:17
JoeT
683613
Let the recruiter know you received a competing higher offer but you are still very interested in their company. Ask if they might have any flexibility to compete with the other offer. Tell them that given the long-term financial impact, you need a day or two to think about it.
answered Feb 1 '13 at 23:17
JoeT
683613
answered Feb 1 '13 at 23:17
JoeT
683613
answered Feb 1 '13 at 23:17
JoeT
683613
answered Feb 1 '13 at 23:17
JoeT
683613
683613
8
Also consider that if they cannot compete on price, perhaps they can compete on other compensation, like vacation time, etc.
– Edwin Buck
Feb 4 '13 at 15:32
+1 to Edwin - Vacation time is just as important if not more so than pay.
– Dunk
Feb 4 '13 at 17:10
Vacations, good workplace, growth opportunities, flexible schedule, etc.
– Matthew Azkimov
Feb 4 '13 at 20:22
add a comment |Â
8
Also consider that if they cannot compete on price, perhaps they can compete on other compensation, like vacation time, etc.
– Edwin Buck
Feb 4 '13 at 15:32
+1 to Edwin - Vacation time is just as important if not more so than pay.
– Dunk
Feb 4 '13 at 17:10
Vacations, good workplace, growth opportunities, flexible schedule, etc.
– Matthew Azkimov
Feb 4 '13 at 20:22
8
8
Also consider that if they cannot compete on price, perhaps they can compete on other compensation, like vacation time, etc.
– Edwin Buck
Feb 4 '13 at 15:32
Also consider that if they cannot compete on price, perhaps they can compete on other compensation, like vacation time, etc.
– Edwin Buck
Feb 4 '13 at 15:32
+1 to Edwin - Vacation time is just as important if not more so than pay.
– Dunk
Feb 4 '13 at 17:10
+1 to Edwin - Vacation time is just as important if not more so than pay.
– Dunk
Feb 4 '13 at 17:10
Vacations, good workplace, growth opportunities, flexible schedule, etc.
– Matthew Azkimov
Feb 4 '13 at 20:22
Vacations, good workplace, growth opportunities, flexible schedule, etc.
– Matthew Azkimov
Feb 4 '13 at 20:22
add a comment |Â
up vote
28
down vote
You said in your question that you accepted the offer from A. This is important, because going back and changing your mind is going to annoy them. When you accepted the offer they start to plan around your joining the company, and may have told other candidates for the position that they had been rejected. A change of mind now may make them wonder whether you might change your mind again before you actually start with the company. The best way to do this would not to have accepted the offer until you had received the offer from Company B.
If you really want to try to negotiate a higher salary, first be completely sure which job you would rather have - Company A at the offered salary or Company B. If it's company A, go to them and ask - nicely - if they would consider raising the offer. Be careful not to make it sound like you are rejecting their offer - if you do they would be quite within their rights to withdraw their offer completely. Your chances are not that great. You would have more leverage if you hadn't accepted the job, or if you were prepared to take Company B if A doesn't give you a raise.
On the upside - you have a job you like at a salary you thought acceptable only a couple of days ago. You can always drive yourself crazy thinking about the job you might have had.
edited Feb 4 '13 at 21:56
HLGEM
133k25227489
answered Feb 4 '13 at 17:30
DJClayworth
41.6k989147
4
This is a much better answer then the current accepted answer...
– Elysian Fields♦
Feb 5 '13 at 1:48
@enderland the green checkmark is a tyrant's brand.
– Mindwin
Jun 22 '17 at 16:51
add a comment |Â
up vote
28
down vote
You said in your question that you accepted the offer from A. This is important, because going back and changing your mind is going to annoy them. When you accepted the offer they start to plan around your joining the company, and may have told other candidates for the position that they had been rejected. A change of mind now may make them wonder whether you might change your mind again before you actually start with the company. The best way to do this would not to have accepted the offer until you had received the offer from Company B.
If you really want to try to negotiate a higher salary, first be completely sure which job you would rather have - Company A at the offered salary or Company B. If it's company A, go to them and ask - nicely - if they would consider raising the offer. Be careful not to make it sound like you are rejecting their offer - if you do they would be quite within their rights to withdraw their offer completely. Your chances are not that great. You would have more leverage if you hadn't accepted the job, or if you were prepared to take Company B if A doesn't give you a raise.
On the upside - you have a job you like at a salary you thought acceptable only a couple of days ago. You can always drive yourself crazy thinking about the job you might have had.
edited Feb 4 '13 at 21:56
HLGEM
133k25227489
answered Feb 4 '13 at 17:30
DJClayworth
41.6k989147
4
This is a much better answer then the current accepted answer...
– Elysian Fields♦
Feb 5 '13 at 1:48
@enderland the green checkmark is a tyrant's brand.
– Mindwin
Jun 22 '17 at 16:51
add a comment |Â
up vote
28
down vote
up vote
28
down vote
You said in your question that you accepted the offer from A. This is important, because going back and changing your mind is going to annoy them. When you accepted the offer they start to plan around your joining the company, and may have told other candidates for the position that they had been rejected. A change of mind now may make them wonder whether you might change your mind again before you actually start with the company. The best way to do this would not to have accepted the offer until you had received the offer from Company B.
If you really want to try to negotiate a higher salary, first be completely sure which job you would rather have - Company A at the offered salary or Company B. If it's company A, go to them and ask - nicely - if they would consider raising the offer. Be careful not to make it sound like you are rejecting their offer - if you do they would be quite within their rights to withdraw their offer completely. Your chances are not that great. You would have more leverage if you hadn't accepted the job, or if you were prepared to take Company B if A doesn't give you a raise.
On the upside - you have a job you like at a salary you thought acceptable only a couple of days ago. You can always drive yourself crazy thinking about the job you might have had.
edited Feb 4 '13 at 21:56
HLGEM
133k25227489
answered Feb 4 '13 at 17:30
DJClayworth
41.6k989147
You said in your question that you accepted the offer from A. This is important, because going back and changing your mind is going to annoy them. When you accepted the offer they start to plan around your joining the company, and may have told other candidates for the position that they had been rejected. A change of mind now may make them wonder whether you might change your mind again before you actually start with the company. The best way to do this would not to have accepted the offer until you had received the offer from Company B.
If you really want to try to negotiate a higher salary, first be completely sure which job you would rather have - Company A at the offered salary or Company B. If it's company A, go to them and ask - nicely - if they would consider raising the offer. Be careful not to make it sound like you are rejecting their offer - if you do they would be quite within their rights to withdraw their offer completely. Your chances are not that great. You would have more leverage if you hadn't accepted the job, or if you were prepared to take Company B if A doesn't give you a raise.
On the upside - you have a job you like at a salary you thought acceptable only a couple of days ago. You can always drive yourself crazy thinking about the job you might have had.
edited Feb 4 '13 at 21:56
HLGEM
133k25227489
answered Feb 4 '13 at 17:30
DJClayworth
41.6k989147
edited Feb 4 '13 at 21:56
HLGEM
133k25227489
edited Feb 4 '13 at 21:56
HLGEM
133k25227489
edited Feb 4 '13 at 21:56
HLGEM
133k25227489
133k25227489
answered Feb 4 '13 at 17:30
DJClayworth
41.6k989147
answered Feb 4 '13 at 17:30
DJClayworth
41.6k989147
answered Feb 4 '13 at 17:30
DJClayworth
41.6k989147
41.6k989147
4
This is a much better answer then the current accepted answer...
– Elysian Fields♦
Feb 5 '13 at 1:48
@enderland the green checkmark is a tyrant's brand.
– Mindwin
Jun 22 '17 at 16:51
add a comment |Â
4
This is a much better answer then the current accepted answer...
– Elysian Fields♦
Feb 5 '13 at 1:48
@enderland the green checkmark is a tyrant's brand.
– Mindwin
Jun 22 '17 at 16:51
4
4
This is a much better answer then the current accepted answer...
– Elysian Fields♦
Feb 5 '13 at 1:48
This is a much better answer then the current accepted answer...
– Elysian Fields♦
Feb 5 '13 at 1:48
@enderland the green checkmark is a tyrant's brand.
– Mindwin
Jun 22 '17 at 16:51
@enderland the green checkmark is a tyrant's brand.
– Mindwin
Jun 22 '17 at 16:51
add a comment |Â
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1
Is the offer from Company A in writing? Did you say no to Company B?
– mhoran_psprep
Feb 1 '13 at 19:15
3
Yes the offer from Company A is in writing. They have already sent me a copy of the offer letter. I have Not signed it yet. I have Not said No to Company B.
– simpleMan
Feb 1 '13 at 19:17
1
The answer to this question is too localized. The results will vary by person/company/position/recruiter/budget ... There are so many variables that go into this there is no way to answer this in a one size fits most manner.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Feb 1 '13 at 20:01
1
See the meta discussion here.
– Elysian Fields♦
Feb 4 '13 at 0:05