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Anon356966 · 21d ago
Just finished my MBA and a career break. Is it reasonable to negotiate for 30%+ salary on my next role?
I was a product manager earning $130k before I took 2 years out to do my MBA full time. Hoping to test if the market would value stronger leadership credentials, anyone with experience on this? 😬
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Gareth · 20d ago
General Operations Manager
In my experience I would be negotiating added extra benefits like phone, car , laptop, fuel included as a more achievable negotiating tactic than 30% but know your value and if that’s what you are worth go for it!
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Anon193202 · 14d ago
I've always said the next role has nothing to do with the last one. All you gotta do is ask for it. Getting caught in a lie is never good, so just redirect the conversation when they ask what your last role was paying.
You're only gonna get what you ask for right?
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Cain · 16d ago
Production Foreman
Totally agree with Gareth on this one , only we know what we are truly worth at the end of the day and if you think your potential employer will be of great benefit by paying the 30% and your not putting yourself under more stress go for it. As Gareth said sometimes it’s easier to ask for allowances cause it sounds a lot more enticing to employers with very minimal differences to you anyway.
Good luck!!!
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