What are some tips for negotiating salary/benefits/hours?

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 18:56:30 -0400

How do you assertively negotiate your salary, benefits, bonuses and hours? I will be coming across this in the near future, I know my worth, but I also don't want to aggravate the hiring manager in the process. Any tips?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2016 7:04 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 19:04:08 -0400

I'm no HR specialist, but you're only worth what the market will pay for your skills and performance. If your opinion > skills and/or performance then you can be as aggressive as you want but it won't matter.
Are you going self employed or seeking a new position? Are you a recognized expert in a small field or do you bring something unique to the employer? Need more details unless you just want to generally discuss how much more green the grass is over there...

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Aug 9 at 2016 3:31 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:31:10 -0400

I've been told to aim higher than you're really asking so that way you can negotiate down to level you want. I've never tried it personally, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. I've also heard it helps to have a person on the inside who can inform you of what the company is paying others or what benefit packages are available.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2017 6:05 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 18:05:02 -0500

https://www.rallypoint.com/command-post/what-to-watch-out-for-in-a-salary-negotiation

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