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What exactly is the merit of knowing how to negotiate a salary?

• packetslave 6y ago
  For me, it was 25% more first-year total comp. I'd say that has merit.
  • the_gipsy 6y ago
    Do you think that, if you didn't know how to negotiate, you should be getting 25% less for the same work input?
    • packetslave 6y ago
      Doesn't really matter what I think: companies will offer you the absolute minimum they think you will accept. If you accept their first offer, you're probably leaving money on the table. If their first offer meets or exceeds what you're willing to work for, fine. If not, you either negotiate or decline.
• bufordtwain 6y ago
  You can get paid a lot more over the course of your lifetime.