99CivicSiR

I'm a recent university graduate, and I've received my first permanent job offer. The salary is in the range of $43,000 - $47,000.
Do you recommend I negotiate the salary, or just take it?
I do not want my employer to look negatively at me for negotiating.

I really need to call them today to accept the job, but Ive been thinking for the last couple hours what to do, and I cant decide.

imarkus

Take it. It's your first permanent job. If you think you deserve more after a few months then negotiate. Will you be having a 3 month review?

99CivicSiR

I think salary reviews are every year, unless I would bring up the topic to my boss after like 6 months.

99CivicSiR

I have 2 years experience in my field for co-ops and contract jobs, and I was hopeing for around $50k

imarkus

then negotiate. Or you can take it and look around while you are working there

99CivicSiR

Did you guys negotiate at your current jobs?

Xscorpio

always take what you get, and do the negotiation after the performance review.

Gallagher

what did u graduate in?

jaebreezie

iTrader: (1)

With the way the economy is going...take it!

shlammed

just take it and wait for something better to come along

employers wont really look at 2 years of co-op experience as negotiating power

99CivicSiR

yea, the economy is difficult right now, I know so many people having a hard time finding a job.

acuraintegra

I would take it but I would also talk about a 3 month performance for the 1st review instead of a year. Negotiate an increase at the 3 month review (if you do a good job then you will have some more negotiating power as they can see that you are worth it).

A three month probationary period and a review after that time period is common, just mention the possibility of that to your boss...it cant hurt, even if all else fails and they tell you yearly only, take it...I'm not sure what your field is but the average income for a new grad is in the 40-50K mark (obviously take in consideration what field you graduated in):

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/workl...ads/index.html

Let us know how it goes,

Chris

imarkus

DITTO! It doesn't hurt to negotiate. But by what you stated that you might be getting, that's pretty good.

BTW

CONGRATULATIONS

99CivicSiR

thanks, that actually helps alot, gives me some negotiating power.

Hazesus

You can ask for more. but then they will pick the one who is willing to take less and do the the same job or more. put your self in their shoes. I also forgot to ad that at times. them saying we paying this much. once they decided to hired you they will tell you your starting salary. if they wanna keep you then they will raise it up.

99CivicSiR

I think those are US average salaries, Im trying to find the same article for Canadian salaries.

jaebreezie

iTrader: (1)

StR8 goodz...I was in Calgary for the past year...and came back here...it was so hard to find a decent paying job

TroubEL

I can't understand the conflicting stories concerning employment prospects that I hear from people who have gone & stayed in (or come back from) Calgary.
Some hit the jackpot & another Jack can't even afford Pot.
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Sorry, that was terrible.

fingolfin

if u know this why would u endanger a decenetly paying job. take it and then work from there. there no promise that ull like what u do

Polkaroo Killa

If you want to get this job, then accept the salary presented to you.
If you don't want to get this job, then negotiate.

Good luck.