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Old 07-01-09, 06:04   #3 (permalink)
Mr. Clean
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Re: Negotiating a salary package

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Originally Posted by carn00bie View Post
I need some advice on this, the company really needs to hire someone soon and im relitivly inexperienced in this feild, however I did an outstanding job in school and have some good refrences.

I need to get out of my current job, but I want more than the new place is gonna offer me, $15/hr, I want at least $16.50/hr is this reasonable to ask for? I accedently made the mistake of letting them know how much i make now, $12.50, their really good at getting that info out of a person.
Unfortunately irrevelant and not a good place to start negotiations. What is the job worth? Have you researched the going rate for similar postitions in your area. Also, hourly wage is not the only component to a salary. Are there other areas where you can secure additional compensation?
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