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YorkieLove77 · 05-07-2010, 01:30 PM

I had an interview today that went extremely well. The manager who interviewed me is a HUGE dog lover, and we talked about our "babies" for nearly 30 minutes alone lol. She pretty much offered me the job right then and there, but for technicality purposes, I have to do a second interview with corporate.

Here's the problem...she caught me off guard when she asked me what salary I was looking for. I thought that question is typically reserved for the final interview, so I wasn't sure what to answer with. I didn't want to go too high, nor low-ball myself, so I told her I honestly wasn't sure. She then gave a range, and I told her that would be acceptable.

Well now I'm doing some calculations, and I'm not very comfortable with accepting that proposed salary offer. I would really like to ask for $1 more/hour at my second interview, but would it be inappropriate to re-negotiate now? I don't want to appear greedy, but at the same time, I feel I'm worth more than what I unexpectedly "agreed" to.

I don't want to ruin my chances...I really liked this position and company...and the people I'd be working with. So I'd truly appreciate some advice as to how to bring this up at my second interview, or if you think I shouldn't. If you have a similar experience to share, please do!

05-07-2010, 01:30 PM	#1
YorkieLove77 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Shelby Twp, MI Posts: 278	Need advice re: negotiating salary for potential job I had an interview today that went extremely well. The manager who interviewed me is a HUGE dog lover, and we talked about our "babies" for nearly 30 minutes alone lol. She pretty much offered me the job right then and there, but for technicality purposes, I have to do a second interview with corporate. Here's the problem...she caught me off guard when she asked me what salary I was looking for. I thought that question is typically reserved for the final interview, so I wasn't sure what to answer with. I didn't want to go too high, nor low-ball myself, so I told her I honestly wasn't sure. She then gave a range, and I told her that would be acceptable. Well now I'm doing some calculations, and I'm not very comfortable with accepting that proposed salary offer. I would really like to ask for $1 more/hour at my second interview, but would it be inappropriate to re-negotiate now? I don't want to appear greedy, but at the same time, I feel I'm worth more than what I unexpectedly "agreed" to. I don't want to ruin my chances...I really liked this position and company...and the people I'd be working with. So I'd truly appreciate some advice as to how to bring this up at my second interview, or if you think I shouldn't. If you have a similar experience to share, please do! __________________ Mommy to JoJo, my heart and soul!!!