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Magnettica

I responded to a classified ad today. The ad was "experienced electrician needed for new residential work." So I called and told them I'm ready to start as soon as possible. We discussed my background and experience in the trade. Then he asked me how much I was looking for per hour. I gave him a number which was a little bit more than what I was making last year. I offered to take less than what I originally asked for so I could prove to them over a period of 4-6 weeks that I A) knew what I was doing, and B) was worth what I was being paid for. Then they said someone would call me back soon to come in for a sit down for an interview.

To make a long story short, they called me back in less than 30 minutes and made me an offer and want me to start Thursday. The offer was $6.00 less p/ hour than what I was looking for, and $3.00 less p/ hour than what I was previously earning. That's a difference of $12,480 and $6,240 respectively.

The job is close to home and they're a reputable company that's been around for at least a dozen years. They also told me I'd be wiring up apartments, condos, and some new custom homes. I would like to take this job, and know that I can do the work, but not at the rate that was offered. Any suggestions on how I should proceed to get the numbers to where we can both be happy?

Thanks.

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CheckmateOhio

If it were me and a guy was asking for say 20 and I was only willing to pay 14, there is NO way I would try and negotiate him down $6. I MAY try and do the 18 for 30 day trial thing, but IF I offered him $6 less than he wanted, I would not expect him to stay because he would not be happy and he surely would not give 100%. I always assume that people try and get about $1 or $2 more than what they are currently getting or think they should be.

SO on that note. Tell them No Thanks, there is no way I can take a $6 pay cut and plan on being a long term employee, however I am willing to take a $2 cut for 30 days and go from there.
Stand your ground or it hurts us all.

CheckmateOhio

OR>>>>>tell them you'll take $4 less if they guarantee you a 40 hour check each week.

Magnettica

I think I'm going to call them tomorrow to see if I could come in and further discuss my pay. I'm willing to meet them halfway as long as we can discuss it again after 4-6 weeks. I need to be going forward, not backward. They have the work and need me like I need them.

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Capt2

Perhaps you will get more answers here:
http://www.contractortalk.com/f16/

GregS

Are you actually working now? If not then, what's your alternative?

Also if they did the interview over the phone, didn't meet you, and then called you back 30 minutes later with an offer, that makes me think they are more in need of you then you in need of them.

Magnettica

I thought the same thing.

I'm gonna go down there tomorrow to sit down and talk with them.

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