Archived Should I negotiate for higher salary if I have no previous work experience? (programming)
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Archived Should I negotiate for higher salary if I have no previous work experience? (programming)
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[–] obvious_throwaway1 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Perhaps I should clarify I've always worked for Fortune 100 companies, and 100% of the time a manager would not be allowed to pull an offer if someone negotiated the offer - the absolute worst that would happen is HR would reject the negotiated request and state they are firm on salary.
Pulling a job offer because of salary negations would land a FLSA lawsuit faster than you could blink for every org I've worked at.
[–] karaz 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
This makes very little sense to me. What exactly would be the grounds for the lawsuit? I don't know about other professions, i'm asking about programming jobs because i've never heard anything like this.
[–] obvious_throwaway1 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
It isn't necessarily unheard of - but you basically have to ask for ridiculous things for it to happen, it's extremely uncommon. If you're asking for 2.5-5% more salary the worst they will do is say the initial offer is final. If you ask for 25% higher salary, 100% more stock options, a company car, subsidized living, and relocation assistance - sure, anyone with a brain will tell you to go pound sand because you're not only not in the same ballpark but you're likely going to be a huge pain in the ass to employ.
I'm trying to be realistic here.