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During my interview, I asked for $50 K, but I have been offered $47 K. The job pays around $6 K more than my current salary, but I was hoping for at least $49 K.
Should I negotiate? They are looking to hire right away, and I get the vibe that they are not open to negotiation due to the tight deadline.
The job I have now is stable, but I am looking for a change. Also, the current job is a dead end with very little chance of upward mobility. There are more opportunities at the company offering me a new gig.
If they are looking to hire right away, I would def negotiate. It couldn't hurt..and they'd rather seal the deal with you than lose you and start the hiring all over if they're on such deadline.
I have always been told not to accept a job that is less than 10% more than my current salary - so good job. Everything is negotiable. If they want you, they will negotiate. All you can do is ask, what do you have to loose.
First compare your tax bracket..It appears you may elevate to next tax bracket..then make sure to compare benefit packages//Is it more favourable ??
The hours the same?..the workload/time the same ??? So many things to consider..That 6,ooo increase could be eaten up with loss of benefits and increase in taxes..and just could demand MORE time than what you are giving up now??
BTW~~ This topic kinda makes me smile..after listening for past 5 years..Boo Hoo's because no JOBS available...and those that were paid FAR LESS/Less hours, than I'm getting now scenario..Kudo's
First compare your tax bracket..It appears you may elevate to next tax bracket..then make sure to compare benefit packages//Is it more favourable ??
The hours the same?..the workload/time the same ??? So many things to consider..That 6,ooo increase could be eaten up with loss of benefits and increase in taxes..and just could demand MORE time than what you are giving up now??
BTW~~ This topic kinda makes me smile..after listening for past 5 years..Boo Hoo's because no JOBS available...and those that were paid FAR LESS/Less hours, than I'm getting now scenario..Kudo's
There will be no change in my tax bracket. The benefits package is basically the same.
Five fewer hours will be required a week. The workload should be less.
Well then yes of course this is good. I would try to negotiate anyway, all they can say is no.
The new industry is less stable - travel - so that is a major concern, too. I am apprehensive about taking the risk and being laid off only months later.
First compare your tax bracket..It appears you may elevate to next tax bracket..then make sure to compare benefit packages//Is it more favourable ??
The hours the same?..the workload/time the same ??? So many things to consider..That 6,ooo increase could be eaten up with loss of benefits and increase in taxes..and just could demand MORE time than what you are giving up now??
BTW~~ This topic kinda makes me smile..after listening for past 5 years..Boo Hoo's because no JOBS available...and those that were paid FAR LESS/Less hours, than I'm getting now scenario..Kudo's
Tax brackets in both the U.S. and Canada are marginal. That means that you never, ever, wind up with less take home if you get a raise.
In the case of the OP, he will pay 15% on earnings under $36,900, and 25% on anything he earns above $36,900 (until $89,350).
It's really important to understand that when you start earning $36,901, you don't suddenly start paying 25% on everything, you only pay 25% on the last dollar.
OP, that U.S. a pretty decent wage increase. Assuming benefits are comparable, I would take it, particularly as your current position is dead end.
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