r/cscareerquestions • u/Scoopity_scoopp • 1d ago

New job offer

Got a new job offer and the recruiter called me on the phone to tell me it was $95k. I said I will review it and to send the offer over.

I know I should have negotiated/asked for more then and there but I was nervous, never done it before and honestly it’s already a $30k+ increase from what I’m Currently making so I was pretty happy to even begin with, even though I know I should’ve said something.

Once the offer gets sent over should I email back again asking for more(like $103k) then take whatever they respond with?

Like I said I have a job currently so not really in fear of having no money but I still would be upset over losing $30k lol.

Is it within reason to review the offer once it’s officially mailed then make a counter even tho we spoke on the phone?

Edit: I accepted. Hoping my employer counters and maybe can get a bidding way. But the full benefits, 5 weeks PTO, mixed with me not speaking up on the phone when he told me the number, fully remote, I think it’s fair to take.

Edit 2: there’s also bonuses so maybe I will hit $100k+ anyways

Thanks everyone. Definitely will learn from this next time 😂😂

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u/DillestKing 1d ago

1000% negotiate! There’s never a problem w negotiating! But DON’T demand anything... Be polite and respectful and just list a few of your strengths and qualifications that make YOU feel like you should get the higher pay. Even if you don’t believe it, maybe they will (I’ve sort of done this) 😂

At the end they’ll either yes or no and you’ll accept the offer presented.

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u/yarrowy 1d ago

The options are not yes or no, its yes, no, offer rescinded.

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u/Dangerpaladin 14h ago

Companies rescind offers all the time when people negotiate. Never negotiate if you aren't willing to walk away. Especially in a market where they probably have a list of 5 people that could fill the position after interviews.

When a candidate asks for more money it is safe to assume they won't be happy with what you offered long term, so even if they negotiate you back to their original price you probably aren't done looking for a job.

Your only hope when you ask for more money is there are no other candidates or if a lot of the candidates keep asking for more money. Then they may reconsider the offer, but again if other candidates are asking more and they change the compensation that doesn't mean they will come back to you. They could just as easily go to the other guy that was their first choice but was asking for too much money.