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pinkandblue
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Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
Hi girls, sorry in advance if this is TMI but I need some advice. I got a job offer and I am trying to figure out what a reasonable counteroffer should be. I am a CPA in public accounting and I am currently making $65,000 a year with 5 weeks vacation. The offer I got for a new job also in public accounting was $68,000 with a $1,00 sign on bonus, but I am only gonna get 3 weeks vacation. I am thinking of counter-offering with $72,000 per year plus the $1,000 sign on bonus. Does that seem reasonable? TIA
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Beth
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
yes, considering how much vacation you are giving up
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| Posted 6/8/06 5:23 PM |
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MrsMerlot
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
Is the salary negotiable? I usually thought a counteroffer was utilized when another company is trying to compete with the other?
However, I think a jump from 65 to 70 is fair, but 72K might be a little too much of a jump.
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| Posted 6/8/06 5:24 PM |
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MrsPorkChop
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
id go for 75- why?
if you say 72 they will probably come back at 70 and you will agree
if you say 75 they will probably come back 72-73 (there is 2-3k in your pocket for having a slight bit more confidence)
but please dont base what you do on me- im just saying what I would do
(i negotiate for a living)
either way sounds like a great offer and congrats and good luck!
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| Posted 6/8/06 5:24 PM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
Posted by ChrissynRicky
Is the salary negotiable? I usually thought a counteroffer was utilized when another company is trying to compete with the other?
However, I think a jump from 65 to 70 is fair, but 72K might be a little too much of a jump.
Well it is really a jump from 68,000 (their original offer) to 72,000 (what I am askin for)
And yes, salary is always negotiable, if they want you bad enough, they will pay up. The worst they can say is "we can only offer you 68,000 or whatever the case may be)
Thanks girls
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| Posted 6/8/06 5:26 PM |
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Beth
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
it's worth a shot-
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| Posted 6/8/06 5:27 PM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
Posted by preshy7
id go for 75- why?
if you say 72 they will probably come back at 70 and you will agree
if you say 75 they will probably come back 72-73 (there is 2-3k in your pocket for having a slight bit more confidence)
but please dont base what you do on me- im just saying what I would do
(i negotiate for a living)
either way sounds like a great offer and congrats and good luck!
you negotiate for a living? Want to call them for me 
j/k, thanks for the advice
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| Posted 6/8/06 5:27 PM |
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Baboots
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
Posted by preshy7
id go for 75- why?
if you say 72 they will probably come back at 70 and you will agree
if you say 75 they will probably come back 72-73 (there is 2-3k in your pocket for having a slight bit more confidence)
but please dont base what you do on me- im just saying what I would do
(i negotiate for a living)
either way sounds like a great offer and congrats and good luck!
I agree with this. This actually happened to me.
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| Posted 6/8/06 5:29 PM |
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Ang-Rich
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
I would counter because at $68,000 it would seem like a lateral move (salary wise) - what you lose in vacation they just make up in salary...but IMO I'd rather have the 2 extra weeks vacation over the $3,000.
Definitely counter...if they can't negotiate then maybe this is not the move to make.
ETA: Unless of course they are telling you less hours...but in accounting I would be surprised by that.
Message edited 6/8/2006 5:35:14 PM.
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| Posted 6/8/06 5:33 PM |
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DDB336
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
Posted by Baboots
Posted by preshy7
id go for 75- why?
if you say 72 they will probably come back at 70 and you will agree
if you say 75 they will probably come back 72-73 (there is 2-3k in your pocket for having a slight bit more confidence)
but please dont base what you do on me- im just saying what I would do
(i negotiate for a living)
either way sounds like a great offer and congrats and good luck!
I agree with this. This actually happened to me.
I have to agree with this too. I used to work in public accounting and they have the money to spend if they want you bad enough. My only concern is if during interviewing you have already they them a range that was lower.
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| Posted 6/8/06 5:39 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
what's your incentive to leave your current job? that IMO is the real question!
do you hate your boss, co-workers, think you are underpaid (which IMO, you are!)
I say ask for more $$ and vacation. they know you're employed, they need to be offering you a lot more $!
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| Posted 6/8/06 5:44 PM |
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DRMom
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
Hers some words from your much wiser slightly older sister. Negotiate with both points. Offer either 70 plus 5 weeks vacation or 75 with 3 weeks!
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| Posted 6/8/06 5:50 PM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
Posted by melijane
Hers some words from your much wiser slightly older sister. Negotiate with both points. Offer either 70 plus 5 weeks vacation or 75 with 3 weeks!
Thanks girls
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2PreciousBlessings
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
Posted by preshy7
id go for 75- why?
if you say 72 they will probably come back at 70 and you will agree
if you say 75 they will probably come back 72-73 (there is 2-3k in your pocket for having a slight bit more confidence)
but please dont base what you do on me- im just saying what I would do
(i negotiate for a living)
either way sounds like a great offer and congrats and good luck!
I agree with this as well.
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| Posted 6/8/06 6:35 PM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
It really depends on what you want.
They will probably be able to offer you more vacation time than money more easily.
What do you want?
After you decide on what you want..put the counter offer out to them keeping in mind your bottom line.
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| Posted 6/9/06 12:17 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
Posted by preshy7
id go for 75- why?
if you say 72 they will probably come back at 70 and you will agree
if you say 75 they will probably come back 72-73 (there is 2-3k in your pocket for having a slight bit more confidence)
but please dont base what you do on me- im just saying what I would do
(i negotiate for a living)
either way sounds like a great offer and congrats and good luck!
Excellent advice. I agree.
Good luck!
Message edited 6/9/2006 12:19:23 PM.
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Tumbalina
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
I agree too.
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SoinLove
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
I recently read an article (it was either Cosmo or Glamour) that discussed how women were often underpaid, because they were afraid to ask for a raise. Too bad I don't still have it...there were some good pointers in there. ANYWAY, go for it!
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| Posted 6/9/06 12:25 PM |
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Eva Luna
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
Can you negotiate for the vacay? Sorry if I didn't read if you tried that...but I would do that...$70K plus 5 weeks vacay. If not, then go for $75K...if they want you bad enough, they'll pay it!! 
YOU DESERVE IT!!  Keep us posted and go get em girl!!
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| Posted 6/9/06 12:50 PM |
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luvsun27
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
I agree...I would negotiate salary and vacation...worst they can say is no.
I would go for the 75 and 5 weeks vacation...maybe they chew you down to 70 or 72 and 4 weeks vacation...this way you get extra $$$ and an extra week of vacation.
Good luck!
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
Posted by Ang-Rich
I would counter because at $68,000 it would seem like a lateral move (salary wise) - what you lose in vacation they just make up in salary...but IMO I'd rather have the 2 extra weeks vacation over the $3,000.
Definitely counter...if they can't negotiate then maybe this is not the move to make.
ETA: Unless of course they are telling you less hours...but in accounting I would be surprised by that.
I agree with this....
I'd prefer the vacation time than the $$$$
ETA>> Best of luck !!!
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riniko
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
So what happened?
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| Posted 6/12/06 12:54 PM |
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DRMom
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Re: Do you think this is reasonable (salary related)
Yeah what happened? Call your sista!
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