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I have a phone offer as of this afternoon for a new job. I am expecting it in writing tomorrow morning. I will 99% take the offer as it stands. However, I want to ask for more. What would be a good way to word the opening to my email reply such that I don't come across as weak on the increases that I am asking for but also don't make myself look like a backtracker if I take their offer as it stands?
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Mar 10, 2016 02:47
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Dik Hz posted:If you're civil and polite, and wind up taking the initial offer after negotiating, nobody rational is going to view you negatively. Just say something like thanks for the offer, it appears that I'm a good fit for the position. But, moving expenses, industry average, local cost of living, etc... Then make your ask and say you look forward to hearing back from them. Nothing fancy. If they completely stonewall you, your BATNA is the original offer, which you're happy with. Win/Win. Have an agreed upon offer that's 7.5% higher than their initial with a bonus on top of that at year end if I hit certain performance benchmarks. Woot!
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Mar 10, 2016 20:59
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Dik Hz posted:
Yep! Funny thing is I work in sales but with it being my own salary and job prospect at stake I was afraid of screwing up the negotiating process. Thanks for the affirmation to just ask nicely and it'll be fine earlier.
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Mar 11, 2016 21:09
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Grats. Easiest money you ever made, right?