job interview

GentlePls · 02-17-2009, 03:31 PM

Okay, I went to a job interview this morning, I felt very good about it until the guy said he wouldn't give me what I was asking (salary-wise). At my current job I'm earning a reasonable salary, complete with 401k, health insurance, etc.. This job that I am pursuing is offering me a insurance package but no 401k. Am I out of line asking for a higher salary?

And should I mention why I deserve a higher pay in my thank you letter?

**CHANDLERS WISH** · 02-17-2009, 04:06 PM

Ulitimately, it's your decision on whether you take the job or not in what they are offering.

If they pay they are offering is "above board" and at the Award rate, they have the right to offer their package to the prospective employee...

I would firstly check that part out, because you don't want to work for anyone that is underpaying the Award rate of the field you have chosen.

But, to fight for your cause?

I would say to them, I believe that I am what you are looking for, I am good at what I do and you won't be sorry.. However, my current income is x, and if you would like to re-consider, I don't believe you will be sorry...

Gamble, they will say yes, or they will say no....

CW

**ThexMrs** · 02-17-2009, 04:25 PM

I say that if you don't want to settle, go for it. Keep in mind that this economy is in a recession.

Good luck!

**WildChild** · 02-17-2009, 05:55 PM

Get the book, Women Don't Ask. But why are you interviewing if you have a good position? Does this other job offer more opportunity for the future or some other incentive to change?

02-17-2009, 03:31 PM	#1
GentlePls Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3	job interview Okay, I went to a job interview this morning, I felt very good about it until the guy said he wouldn't give me what I was asking (salary-wise). At my current job I'm earning a reasonable salary, complete with 401k, health insurance, etc.. This job that I am pursuing is offering me a insurance package but no 401k. Am I out of line asking for a higher salary? And should I mention why I deserve a higher pay in my thank you letter?

02-17-2009, 04:06 PM	#2
CHANDLERS WISH WH Head Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 12,643 Blog Entries: 8	Ulitimately, it's your decision on whether you take the job or not in what they are offering. If they pay they are offering is "above board" and at the Award rate, they have the right to offer their package to the prospective employee... I would firstly check that part out, because you don't want to work for anyone that is underpaying the Award rate of the field you have chosen. But, to fight for your cause? I would say to them, I believe that I am what you are looking for, I am good at what I do and you won't be sorry.. However, my current income is x, and if you would like to re-consider, I don't believe you will be sorry... Gamble, they will say yes, or they will say no.... CW __________________ Women are Angels And when someone breaks our wings.... We simply continue to fly.........on a broomstick... We are flexible like that .... White Witch. Register! \| Rules/FAQ \| Contact Mod

02-17-2009, 04:25 PM	#3
ThexMrs Veteran Member (800+ posts & member 1 year+) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oregon. Posts: 3,482 Blog Entries: 13	I say that if you don't want to settle, go for it. Keep in mind that this economy is in a recession. Good luck! __________________ "I carry your heart with me, I carry it in my heart, I am never without it, anywhere I go, you go, my dear, And whatever is done by only me is your doing, my darling."

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02-17-2009, 05:55 PM	#4
WildChild WH Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western USA Posts: 8,649 Blog Entries: 6	Get the book, Women Don't Ask. But why are you interviewing if you have a good position? Does this other job offer more opportunity for the future or some other incentive to change?