Inexperienced Negotiator
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Inexperienced Negotiator
Q: I recently graduated from college. Before my graduation, I received a job offer from a reputable company, and because of my inexperience I happily accepted their offer without any negotiation.
Now I have come to realize that people with the same position as I have are getting paid more. Although I'm doing great at my job and I am enjoying the work, my low salary is really bothering me.
Should I apply for jobs in other companies or should I talk to my manager?
A: Employees who don't negotiate when they are taking a new job are often taken advantage of.
I would probably recommend doing both, depending on how long you have been there and what kind of work you do.
If you have been there less than a year, I would go to your manager but not test the waters in the job market. If you've been there longer you should see what your value is in the market and what other opportunities there are out there.
There is a lot more to consider than just money. Training and the opportunity for career growth are critical to your long term success. Before you go to your manager, be sure you have a good feel for what you could command in the market; perhaps even wait until you have another offer. It will help your confidence and enable you to negotiate a better deal.
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