is it bad to request the top of the salary range? by Alison Green on August 13, 2024 A reader writes: I am interviewing for a job at a different company. It would be a lateral move, but worth it to me given that the new company is more stable and has greater opportunity for advancement. This is a salaried professional position. I think I am well qualified for it, perhaps a little […] Read the full article →
I negotiated salary for the first time — and it worked! by Alison Green on August 8, 2024 A reader writes: Recently I had the chance to put into practice so much of what I’d read on your site. I was offered a job, but was disappointed at the salary (even though it was a 25% upfront increase and title bump, I’d expected more). Were my expectations too high (I was operating on […] Read the full article →
should I interview for a job where the salary I want is technically possible but not likely? by Alison Green on July 18, 2024 A reader writes: Recently I have been looking for a new position because my current project was canceled due to a product decision. I heard of a company from a friend of a friend. She said it was a great place to work. I looked it up and there were positions available with my skillset […] Read the full article →
how to negotiate for the largest possible salary before you accept a job offer. by Alison Green on July 9, 2024 The easiest time to get more money at any job is before you’ve accepted. You can always ask for a raise later on, but you’ll have the most leverage – and be more likely to be able to secure a bigger increase – while you’re still negotiating whether you’ll come aboard at all. At New […] Read the full article →
I think my new job’s salary offer is a mistake by Alison Green on June 27, 2024 A reader writes: I work for a toxic organization, and I’ve been looking for opportunities elsewhere. A job opened up in my home city that would be a lateral move for me so I applied and was offered the job. Hooray! However, the salary included in the offer email was WAY more than I was […] Read the full article →
I’m getting a promotion — with mystery pay by Alison Green on June 25, 2024 A reader writes: I’m a senior-level individual contributor at a large organization, and I’m in a bit of a pickle. About a month ago, I was informed that I’m being given a promotion, and my role is expanding to include managing a team of people doing work similar to what I do, in addition to […] Read the full article →
what to do if you’re paid less than a male coworker by Alison Green on June 11, 2024 With more people than ever talking openly about their salaries, you might learn at some point that you’re being paid less than a male coworker for doing the same work. Or you might have seen the data on how commonly this happens and want to find out if it’s occurring in your company – and […] Read the full article →
negotiating an offer when you haven’t talked salary at all by Alison Green on May 29, 2024 A reader writes: After four interviews and a performance assessment, the company has signaled that they plan to make me an offer next week. I’m excited! But the tricky part is that we haven’t discussed salary expectations on either side. At all. They didn’t share a range, and they haven’t asked for mine. I wish […] Read the full article →
can I tell interviewers I’m looking for a new job because of money? by Alison Green on May 2, 2024 A reader writes: I have a job, and I think a lot about trying to find a new job. When I was previously looking for a job, the question “why are you looking to leave your current job?” came up a lot. Trying to answer that question is quite fraught. It’s challenging to say what’s […] Read the full article →
a real-life conversation about salary with a hiring manager by Alison Green on May 2, 2024 A reader writes: A short, sweet note about how I used your advice to tackle salary talk during an initial phone chat with the hiring manager: Hiring manager: While we’re talking about cost of living, can I ask your salary expectation for the role? Me: (casual laugh) Actually, I was just about to ask you […] Read the full article →