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During the interview begin to bargain - bank call center agent - (City withheld for privacy), California, United States.
Posted in Negotiating Higher Pay on 11 Mar 2007.
Okay, when I went into my interview I was actually desperate to get a job so following my boyfriend's advice, I decided to stay safe and not negotiate my salary during the interview. What I regret the most is the fact that I had an open window of an opportunity to negotiate my salary, the manager pretty much threw the starting pay amount up into the maximum pay amount and stupid me just went modest and took up the starting amount. Now two months into the job, I find out there's this 18 year old... (read more)

Compare yourself to another co-worker - Assistant Manager, Customer Service - (City withheld for privacy), California, United States.
Posted in Negotiating Higher Pay on 10 Mar 2007.
I hated doing this, but I felt I had to. Anyway, the boss made an anouncement that one of my coworkers was getting promoted to a level 3 position. She started with the company a little after I did and we were both at level 2 positions at the time. It just happened to be our annual review time, so I asked my boss what is it that I'm not doing that "she" is doing that is getting her a level 3. Before letting them answer, throw in that you're doing exactly what she's doing and more and at a highe... (read more)

I've never asked for a raise - Writer / Author - (City withheld for privacy), California, United States.
Posted in Negotiating Higher Pay on 27 Feb 2007.
But employers have volunteered to raise my pay after I did exceptional work. This has happened probably three times in my 12-year career. When I want more money, I usually find another job.

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