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Ask HN: Best offer on the table right away or hold some $ back for negotiation?
- higgins 6y agoyou'll probably have to provide some more context to get a good answer
- mongoosegray 6y agoFair point. A few companies firm up salary expectations right at the outset so come offer time there are no nasty surprises and the number is exactly as discussed i.e. first and final offer. But many others negotiate, thinking it is expected. Personally I think this damages trust. Just wondered what others thought?
- core-questions 6y agoDepends where your offer is going to line up relative to the market, and how you think it will be taken. You don't want to be insulting or unrealistic; and if you really want the potential hire AND they're a negotiator, then they can push you higher than your "best offer" anyway. How much do you want them?
- mongoosegray 6y agoThanks for the insight. Personally I try to firm up a number at the outset that both parties are comfortable with. There should be no reason to deviate from this come offer time if everyone is playing with their cards facing up. Otherwise it makes me question how much a company wants the hire, and/or whether the candidate is joining for the right reasons.