Let’s talk about being underpaid today!
As mentioned, some HR aim to cut down on recruitment costs during salary negotations. However, I won’t say it’s a healthy practice. Of course, reducing cost allows the company to re-assign the resources for other needs, but it can have some downsides:
1. Candidates might accept your offer initially but then use it to negotiate a better deal elsewhere, ultimately deciding not to join your company.
2. They might join but leave after just three months.
3. In extreme cases, candidates might share their negotiation experience on platforms like Glassdoor, LinkedIn, or social media, potentially damaging your company’s reputation.
Aside from cost considerations, there are different reasons lead to an underpaid offer, including downturns, the company’s management direction, or simply as a negotiation tactic to leave more room for further discussion.
If you know your value, please stand firm and fight for what you deserve. You could:
a. conduct market research and explain why you’re worth more
b. use another offer to back up your salary request
To be honest, sometimes we are actually hoping you say “No”. As fellow human beings, I shared the same feeling as you. If you are being underpaid, it’s genuinely disheartening. But turning down the offer give us the opportunity to push for a better package for you! So, if you believe you deserve more, stand up for yourself, and we will have your back in the fight!
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