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Viliam_Bur comments on Open Thread, September 30 - October 6, 2013 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Viliam_Bur 02 October 2013 05:01:53PM *  3 points [-]

Well yes, but how much can I ask?

When the first two companies will say that they would hire you if you asked a bit less, and you refuse, and the third company gives you as much as you asked, then you know you are working for a market salary. Until then you are probably too cheap.

Sorry, I am not from USA, so I am unable to give specific numbers. I guess you should ask for 140k now, and be willing to get down to 125k (prepare some excuse, such as "normally I would insist on 140k, but since this is the work I always wanted to have, and [insert all the benefits your interviewer mentioned], I'd say we have a deal").