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Re:Ask HN: How much do you make at Amazon? Here is how much ... by spinlock on Friday March 18, 2016 @09:59PM (#11316842)
Never "decline". I say I consider the entire compensation package because I realize they are a startup and need to sweeten their offer with stock because they don't have the revenue to pay a market rate.

It's important to neg them a little when you guess what they will offer. Male them self consious about lowballing you without insulting them.

I actually am beginning to think that its weak to ask them to throw out a number. Why not state a deal that's 10% better than what you want? Are you really going to be heartbroken if you get more than you want?

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Re:Ask HN: How much do you make at Amazon? Here is how much ... by mryan on Saturday March 19, 2016 @04:58AM (#11317835)
> Why not state a deal that's 10% better than what you want? Are you really going to be heartbroken if you get more than you want?

Because you might be leaving money on the table. What if the company was prepared to offer you 20% above your desired rate? Once you tell them +10% is your floor, they have no reason to offer above that.

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Re:Ask HN: How much do you make at Amazon? Here is how much ... by spinlock on Saturday March 19, 2016 @05:32PM (#11320561)
That's why I think its weak. It's driven by fomo rather than going for what you want. Throwing out the first number let's you anchor the negotiation. It puts you in control.
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