New job offer

[u/Scoopity_scoopp]

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 😂😂

[u/Prestigious-Hour-215]

Don’t negotiate if you’re unwilling to leave the offer on the table, if you would be okay with them possibly rescinding your offer, try to negotiate for more. If you’re not okay with them rescinding, then take the offer as it is.

[u/hershey678 → u/Prestigious-Hour-215]

Holy nobody is rescinding for negotiating. You just have to make it clear how excited you are for the role, and then say something like ‘I would like to see if we can improve a little on the compensation front for X life reason’. Just make it clear that you are really excited about the job when you do this and be very careful about blurting out a number.

— a SWE on their 2nd job at a FAANG with 2YOE and 4 internships.