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Negotiate More Than Just Your Starting Salary

Negotiate More Than Just Your Starting Salary

If you do not ask, you do not get.

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Nick Kossovan
Feb 24, 2023
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If you do not ask, you do not get.

While we all know money is not everything, most job seekers only negotiate salary when negotiating a job offer.

Presuming the hiring manager says, "$85K is the best I can do," then your next words should be along the lines of:

YOU: "Okay, I understand $85K is your best offer. I would be more comfortable if it were slightl…

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