What do you do when you are offered 20% less?

#1

Post by insdel » Fri, Dec 21, 2018, 11:02 AM UTC

I just got an offer about 20% less than I value my work. I have 1.5-year experience as a developer.

I like the field but I did not like their approach when they made their offer (over the phone, "how does this look to you?" etc.), which was a bit lower that what they had implied they would offer during the interviews.

What should I do?

Re: What do you do when you are offered 20% less?

#2

Post by aurizon » Fri, Dec 21, 2018, 11:38 AM UTC

" That is a good start - for the probationary period, at the successful completion of which the salary will go to your phone offer amount" - or something similar. You could also reply at 10% less for the probationary period.

Re: What do you do when you are offered 20% less?

#3

Post by NonEUCitizen » Fri, Dec 21, 2018, 12:09 PM UTC

You can turn down the offer.

Re: What do you do when you are offered 20% less?

#4

Post by sharemywin » Fri, Dec 21, 2018, 1:50 PM UTC

Assume raises suck and a general adversarial view of employees at the company.

You might also want to look at benefits. I assumed most companies had similar benefits.

Re: What do you do when you are offered 20% less?

#5

Post by aregs » Sat, Dec 22, 2018, 5:47 AM UTC

Counter offer that you would accept if they give the additional 20%. If they don't accept then you'll have to decide if you are willing to move forward or not.

Re: What do you do when you are offered 20% less?

#6

Post by insdel » Sun, Dec 23, 2018, 9:34 AM UTC

Thank you very much for your suggestions. They are helpful.

By the way, they don't offer more benefits. When I asked them if they do, they replied with some crap on how they are a big company and some more bullshit which did not make much sense.

I will follow your advice, thank you.