Is it acceptable to ask about benefits once you receive a job offer? (interview, employer)
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Now that I am married, benefits are important to me therefore the starting salary is not my main focus. My current jobs' medical insurance is so expensive, I get paid pretty good for the job however, paying $400 per pay period(get paid bi-weekly) is really expensive for us. My question is is it acceptable to ask the cost of medical insurance and etc once you receive a job offer? I am looking for another job but I would like to know if I could ask about these things AFTER the interview but BEFORE I accept the offer?
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As part of the compensation package it's expected that you would ask, and it can be used in your salary negotiation, if they allow that. An offer means they want you, so at that point you have to decide whether you want them.
As part of the compensation package it's expected that you would ask, and it can be used in your salary negotiation, if they allow that. An offer means they want you, so at that point you have to decide whether you want them.
Ohhh wow, I had no idea, see I have been working part time while I was in college full time for about 4 years now so benefits were not offered at any of my part time jobs. But NOW I am working full time and I was not aware that you could even do that. Its really good to know.
What you might do is ask for an explanation of all the medical insurance options. That way you should get you all the information you need, not just the pricing.
Now that I am married, benefits are important to me therefore the starting salary is not my main focus. My current jobs' medical insurance is so expensive, I get paid pretty good for the job however, paying $400 per pay period(get paid bi-weekly) is really expensive for us. My question is is it acceptable to ask the cost of medical insurance and etc once you receive a job offer? I am looking for another job but I would like to know if I could ask about these things AFTER the interview but BEFORE I accept the offer?
When they make the offer, ask what kind of benefits it includes. An offer is about more than salary: they are "offering" you benefits, as well.
A verbal offer should be followed up with an official offer letter saying the same things. I wouldn't accept a job without an offer letter in hand.
The employer should be supplying you with benefits information before a job offer (if not along with the job offer itself). The benefits package is just as important as the salary/hourly rate.
If you are not told upfront, it is perfectly acceptable to ask.
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