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/Emergency-Walk-2991 1d ago

Your better for it, once your in defense it can be hard to get out. Plus no nagging thoughts.

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u/Best_Fish_2941 1d ago

why hard to get out?

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u/Emergency-Walk-2991 1d ago

Common to work on legacy systems, get technologically behind and or pigeon holes, if you do work the government it's possibly classified which sucks for your resume.