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Discussion on: Did you negotiate ($) for your first technical job?

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Jeremy Forsythe • Edited

Always negotiate. This is a business transaction. They want you as cheap as possible. If you are confident in your skills, show them that by doing research into what your job typically pays in your area and asking for a fair wage. If you allow them to get you cheap, you're showing them you don't have confidence or value your skills.

At the same time, don't be too pushy. Accept a compromise and make it clear you're willing to prove you're worth what you originally asked for and you're confident when they see that they will compensate you accordingly. Just make sure you back that up with your work.

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Forest Hoffman

Always negotiate. This is a business transaction. They want you as cheap as possible. If you are confident in your skills, show them that by doing research into what your job typically pays in your area and asking for a fair wage. If you allow them to get you cheap, you're showing them you don't have confidence or value your skills.

This is a healthy way of looking at it. Good point.