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Whenever I read research saying women don’t negotiate salaries because they lack confidence, I remember I’ve never heard a man say their offer was rescinded for trying to negotiate a higher salary but have seen lots of women report that experience.

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Sweet D

@adarrable

· Apr 21

I got an offer, asked for 8k more (why? Because why not? Negotiating comp is perfectly normal) and they rescinded my offer. Lmao WHAT?

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Jesse Powell

@jespow

Apr 23

I have seen it happen to men. Scenario: high offer is made to top choice, obscene counter is made. Deal seems unlikely so before reverting to #1, offer goes out to strong #2. #2 accepts, reply goes to #1 informing of no re-counter and origninal offer off the table, role filled.

Zero Cool

@TheWayWithAnoa

Apr 23

An obscene counter isn’t the same particularly when you note the initial offer was high

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That’s just the extreme case, and there’s usually some time pressure with #2 as well. But, if you have 2 candidates who are effectively tied, 5-10% diff on comp and attitude can be meaningful to a hiring manager with a strict budget. Not everyone leaves room to negotiate.

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