advice for negotiating on the offer

[ucbucb]

Hi guys I was offered by a IT company with 7K + 0.8k transport allowance + 1-2month variable bonus. However the hirer told me the budget for this role is unto 7.5K and really wanted to have me in his team. But the HR is sort of hesitating for offering that high and putting a reason as mine is higher than the benchmark they usually set.

Currently I'm drawing 81k OTE with 1.2K/m transport allowance and pretty sure that other companies of the same nature can offer me the same or even higher than that(7K) as quite a few referrals from direct employers came to me which I haven't accept. So my question is shall I just negotiate based on this offer or look out for more before countering this?

btw i'm an expat of 4.5 years of exp in iT industry and turning into 27 next year.

Originally Posted by ucbucb

Hi guys I was offered by a IT company with 7K + 0.8k transport allowance + 1-2month variable bonus. However the hirer told me the budget for this role is unto 7.5K and really wanted to have me in his team. But the HR is sort of hesitating for offering that high and putting a reason as mine is higher than the benchmark they usually set.

Currently I'm drawing 81k OTE with 1.2K/m transport allowance and pretty sure that other companies of the same nature can offer me the same or even higher than that(7K) as quite a few referrals from direct employers came to me which I haven't accept. So my question is shall I just negotiate based on this offer or look out for more before countering this?

btw i'm an expat of 4.5 years of exp in iT industry and turning into 27 next year.

7k also can call expat now.... haha

The firm made it clear on the remuneration package, seems like not incentive to accede to request. Stay with the current one or switch to others who are able to afford you

Let's say even if the firm accomodates your request, retrenchment/repatriation will hit you im an event of uncertainty. Do what it takes to secure a good position.

Assuming negotiation is your choice, ask for more variable incentives such as stock options, phone coverage, petrol incentives etc. HR may not immediately respond to increasing base pay but expatriates do have this advantage

Originally Posted by Unregistered

7k also can call expat now.... haha

He is earning more than 7k/month at the age of 27. Can you?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

He is earning more than 7k/month at the age of 27. Can you?

My starting after uni already close to 7k.

pls go back to india. kthxbai.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

My starting after uni already close to 7k.

You're in a good stead but that doesn't mean anyone can belittle someone with mockery. Do understand that not everyone has desired circumstances nor equal opportunities to take advantage of.

so much insecurity on this forum.