Why should I not justify my salary ask with personal needs?
Because companies pay for value, not for your rent or family size. Frame your ask in terms of your skills, market value from research, and any competing offers. Value-based justification is far more persuasive.
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Accepting the first offer. Companies expect negotiation and often lowball the first number, so accepting it leaves significant money on the table. Always negotiate, even a small increase compounds over years.
Because anchoring low caps your offer. If you name 12 LPA and they were willing to pay 18 LPA, you lost 6 LPA. If asked, give a researched range or defer until you understand the role.
Yes. Sometimes base salary has little room, but signing bonus, equity, annual bonus, vacation, and benefits can move. Negotiate the whole package, not just salary, to maximize the total offer.
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