ultimatebob
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Originally posted by: HardcoreRobot
for first job, wouldnt really stress too much abt the salary, esp in the market. once you get in, get a couple years experience, you will have a MUCH better idea of your worth and you can either make a play for it at the current company, or jump to someone that will give you deserve. certain companies also just dont negotiate, try to do some research beforehand. there is no harm in asking for more, just dont put yourself in a position where they may want to look for cheaper options. entry level grads are a dime a dozen.
On the flip side, if you accept a lowball offer, it's going to come back to haunt you year after year. Both raises and bonuses are usually based off of a percentage of salary, which means that you'll likely continue to be receiving below average pay for many years to come.
New employers also ask how much you made at your previous job when applying for a new one, which means that you might get lower salary offers for future jobs as well. Just food for thought.
Originally posted by: darkxshade
Your negotiating ability is proportional to the size of your boobs.
Sooo... fat guys get paid more then?