I'm a digital designer living in a midwestern city and I interviewed at an employer located in a bigger coastal city. The interview went really well, and I hope to get the gig after jumping through a few more hoops.
I have 6+ years of experience and my salary is $54,000. This is a living salary where I am located. Lately I've been questioning whether I'm paid my worth. Now I think I should be paid $70,000–$120,000.
During our meeting the interviewer admitted that she felt I was "overqualified" for the position. I'd be bringing more years of experience to the team than what the employer was anticipating when they created this position. I believe her concern was that I would be too expensive to hire for the position...the job post required 4 years of experience or a design degree.
Next she asks what my salary requirements were. My reply: "What is the budget for this position?" Her reply: $80,000–$100,000.
I sat in shock for a moment. I collected myself and I told her that salary would be on-par with what I was thinking, but I wanted to think about it more.
We shifted the conversation to relocating depending on how things go with the pandemic.
I did some quick research and that salary range should be livable in that city, so I'm not exactly screwed. Seems like apples to apples: $54K–$60K in my city = $80K–$100K in coastal city
However, I want to be paid my worth, and I am pausing at this — the interviewer seemed to be concerned that she couldn't offer me what I'm worth. I was wondering if I am given an offer how to negotiate this salary.
My first take is to nab the the high range: $100,000. Should I try to go higher?
I'm weighing a lot:
- uncertainty of relocation
- my worth
- how to negotiate
- comparing gaps in costs of living
- whether I'm overqualified for a role that is offering me a life-changing amount of money...
- I still want the job!
Any advice here, Reddit mind hive?
Thanks,
122anon
Submitted January 12, 2021 at 11:32PM by 122anon https://ift.tt/2LGC0n8
