Asking for a higher salary when offered a higher level position that what I applied for
Originally the position I applied to was a Manager position. Normally on an interview I don't reveal my salary expectations and wait to hear the best offer, however, on the phone the interviewer pressed hard and I threw out a number that I wasn't totally happy with.
They brought me in, and during the interview they revealed that they were having a hard time filling the position, but also that the position would in fact be a Director position, which could command almost 30% more than the original salary number I had given them. They mentioned my original number fit into the budget and are preparing an offer for me, but I feel as if I have undersold myself, especially because the position is not what I originally thought.
With that, I am definitely going to ask for more, but not sure how to go about doing it, and also how much more should I ask for from my original salary expectation. I feel if I say I want an extra 30% from my original offer they will tell me to get lost. What might be a good way to approach this, and how much more would be reasonable to ask for?
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Originally the position I applied to was a Manager position. Normally on an interview I don't reveal my salary expectations and wait to hear the best offer, however, on the phone the interviewer pressed hard and I threw out a number that I wasn't totally happy with.
They brought me in, and during the interview they revealed that they were having a hard time filling the position, but also that the position would in fact be a Director position, which could command almost 30% more than the original salary number I had given them. They mentioned my original number fit into the budget and are preparing an offer for me, but I feel as if I have undersold myself, especially because the position is not what I originally thought.
With that, I am definitely going to ask for more, but not sure how to go about doing it, and also how much more should I ask for from my original salary expectation. I feel if I say I want an extra 30% from my original offer they will tell me to get lost. What might be a good way to approach this, and how much more would be reasonable to ask for?
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Originally the position I applied to was a Manager position. Normally on an interview I don't reveal my salary expectations and wait to hear the best offer, however, on the phone the interviewer pressed hard and I threw out a number that I wasn't totally happy with.
They brought me in, and during the interview they revealed that they were having a hard time filling the position, but also that the position would in fact be a Director position, which could command almost 30% more than the original salary number I had given them. They mentioned my original number fit into the budget and are preparing an offer for me, but I feel as if I have undersold myself, especially because the position is not what I originally thought.
With that, I am definitely going to ask for more, but not sure how to go about doing it, and also how much more should I ask for from my original salary expectation. I feel if I say I want an extra 30% from my original offer they will tell me to get lost. What might be a good way to approach this, and how much more would be reasonable to ask for?
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Originally the position I applied to was a Manager position. Normally on an interview I don't reveal my salary expectations and wait to hear the best offer, however, on the phone the interviewer pressed hard and I threw out a number that I wasn't totally happy with.
They brought me in, and during the interview they revealed that they were having a hard time filling the position, but also that the position would in fact be a Director position, which could command almost 30% more than the original salary number I had given them. They mentioned my original number fit into the budget and are preparing an offer for me, but I feel as if I have undersold myself, especially because the position is not what I originally thought.
With that, I am definitely going to ask for more, but not sure how to go about doing it, and also how much more should I ask for from my original salary expectation. I feel if I say I want an extra 30% from my original offer they will tell me to get lost. What might be a good way to approach this, and how much more would be reasonable to ask for?
salary job-offer negotiation
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You applied for a Manager position, and they're offering you a Director position. That means the salary number you said at the beginning is completely irrelevant to this offer.
Say that explicitly: "After finding out more about the position and responsibilities, I see now that my initial salary number was completely off base. I'm looking for something closer to $[25-35% higher than what you said originally] as a salary for this type of position".
As a side note, you're in a pretty good negotiating spot. You know they want you, and you know that they are having a hard time filling the position. Focus on the value that this job is actually worth, and definitely don't take the job if you'll feel you're getting underpaid.
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You asked. They delivered. Negotiations are closed.
How are you planning to re-open negotiations whilst trying not to start off on a bad foot?
And what if they withdraw the application because you're basically declining their offer by way of asking for more money?
The negotiations are complete, re-opening it is just a bad idea.
answered 59 mins ago
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But the position they are offering is different than the original one
– Adjit
56 mins ago
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The company asked for a salary expectation from the OP for what the OP thought was a manager level position. You can't possibly think the OP should expect (or the company to pay) that same salary for a much higher level position.
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52 mins ago
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You applied for a Manager position, and they're offering you a Director position. That means the salary number you said at the beginning is completely irrelevant to this offer.
Say that explicitly: "After finding out more about the position and responsibilities, I see now that my initial salary number was completely off base. I'm looking for something closer to $[25-35% higher than what you said originally] as a salary for this type of position".
As a side note, you're in a pretty good negotiating spot. You know they want you, and you know that they are having a hard time filling the position. Focus on the value that this job is actually worth, and definitely don't take the job if you'll feel you're getting underpaid.
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You applied for a Manager position, and they're offering you a Director position. That means the salary number you said at the beginning is completely irrelevant to this offer.
Say that explicitly: "After finding out more about the position and responsibilities, I see now that my initial salary number was completely off base. I'm looking for something closer to $[25-35% higher than what you said originally] as a salary for this type of position".
As a side note, you're in a pretty good negotiating spot. You know they want you, and you know that they are having a hard time filling the position. Focus on the value that this job is actually worth, and definitely don't take the job if you'll feel you're getting underpaid.
answered 53 mins ago
c36c36
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You applied for a Manager position, and they're offering you a Director position. That means the salary number you said at the beginning is completely irrelevant to this offer.
Say that explicitly: "After finding out more about the position and responsibilities, I see now that my initial salary number was completely off base. I'm looking for something closer to $[25-35% higher than what you said originally] as a salary for this type of position".
As a side note, you're in a pretty good negotiating spot. You know they want you, and you know that they are having a hard time filling the position. Focus on the value that this job is actually worth, and definitely don't take the job if you'll feel you're getting underpaid.
answered 53 mins ago
c36c36
9652310
You applied for a Manager position, and they're offering you a Director position. That means the salary number you said at the beginning is completely irrelevant to this offer.
Say that explicitly: "After finding out more about the position and responsibilities, I see now that my initial salary number was completely off base. I'm looking for something closer to $[25-35% higher than what you said originally] as a salary for this type of position".
As a side note, you're in a pretty good negotiating spot. You know they want you, and you know that they are having a hard time filling the position. Focus on the value that this job is actually worth, and definitely don't take the job if you'll feel you're getting underpaid.
answered 53 mins ago
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answered 53 mins ago
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You asked. They delivered. Negotiations are closed.
How are you planning to re-open negotiations whilst trying not to start off on a bad foot?
And what if they withdraw the application because you're basically declining their offer by way of asking for more money?
The negotiations are complete, re-opening it is just a bad idea.
answered 59 mins ago
solarflaresolarflare
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But the position they are offering is different than the original one
– Adjit
56 mins ago
1
The company asked for a salary expectation from the OP for what the OP thought was a manager level position. You can't possibly think the OP should expect (or the company to pay) that same salary for a much higher level position.
– panoptical
52 mins ago
add a comment |
You asked. They delivered. Negotiations are closed.
How are you planning to re-open negotiations whilst trying not to start off on a bad foot?
And what if they withdraw the application because you're basically declining their offer by way of asking for more money?
The negotiations are complete, re-opening it is just a bad idea.
answered 59 mins ago
solarflaresolarflare
6,21431336
But the position they are offering is different than the original one
– Adjit
56 mins ago
1
The company asked for a salary expectation from the OP for what the OP thought was a manager level position. You can't possibly think the OP should expect (or the company to pay) that same salary for a much higher level position.
– panoptical
52 mins ago
add a comment |
You asked. They delivered. Negotiations are closed.
How are you planning to re-open negotiations whilst trying not to start off on a bad foot?
And what if they withdraw the application because you're basically declining their offer by way of asking for more money?
The negotiations are complete, re-opening it is just a bad idea.
answered 59 mins ago
solarflaresolarflare
6,21431336
You asked. They delivered. Negotiations are closed.
How are you planning to re-open negotiations whilst trying not to start off on a bad foot?
And what if they withdraw the application because you're basically declining their offer by way of asking for more money?
The negotiations are complete, re-opening it is just a bad idea.
answered 59 mins ago
solarflaresolarflare
6,21431336
answered 59 mins ago
solarflaresolarflare
6,21431336
answered 59 mins ago
solarflaresolarflare
6,21431336
answered 59 mins ago
solarflaresolarflare
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6,21431336
But the position they are offering is different than the original one
– Adjit
56 mins ago
1
The company asked for a salary expectation from the OP for what the OP thought was a manager level position. You can't possibly think the OP should expect (or the company to pay) that same salary for a much higher level position.
– panoptical
52 mins ago
add a comment |
But the position they are offering is different than the original one
– Adjit
56 mins ago
1
The company asked for a salary expectation from the OP for what the OP thought was a manager level position. You can't possibly think the OP should expect (or the company to pay) that same salary for a much higher level position.
– panoptical
52 mins ago
But the position they are offering is different than the original one
– Adjit
56 mins ago
But the position they are offering is different than the original one
– Adjit
56 mins ago
1
1
The company asked for a salary expectation from the OP for what the OP thought was a manager level position. You can't possibly think the OP should expect (or the company to pay) that same salary for a much higher level position.
– panoptical
52 mins ago
The company asked for a salary expectation from the OP for what the OP thought was a manager level position. You can't possibly think the OP should expect (or the company to pay) that same salary for a much higher level position.
– panoptical
52 mins ago
add a comment |
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