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Jbo · 07-12-2011, 01:18 PM

Hey CP:

Looking to a few of the brain trusts that can help with there own experiences.

Background:
Graduated in 2007. Started work in Manufacturing sales, hated it and got out. Salary was based on sales so there were good and bad months. Following leaving that job, I took an entry level job downtown Calgary for a crappy salary to get experience and get my foot in the door.

After a year there, some connections and networking got me to into my current job, and have been here since. I have had good performance reviews and have enjoyed my time here so far.

The issue is that the company I work for compensation is well below the Market Data Point for the industry. I just recieved a promotion for a job I was working towards, and felt that when it came to salary, it was a lowball offer. I now have a meeting to basically negotiate my worth to my manager.

I am prepared to walk away if the offer remains low, but would prefer to stay where I am.

Something as personal as a salary can be a little daunting, and this is the first time post-university I feel I am in a position to argue an increase.

Any advice would be appriciated.

07-12-2011, 01:18 PM	#1
Jbo NOT a cool kid Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary Exp:	Salary Negotiation Hey CP: Looking to a few of the brain trusts that can help with there own experiences. Background: Graduated in 2007. Started work in Manufacturing sales, hated it and got out. Salary was based on sales so there were good and bad months. Following leaving that job, I took an entry level job downtown Calgary for a crappy salary to get experience and get my foot in the door. After a year there, some connections and networking got me to into my current job, and have been here since. I have had good performance reviews and have enjoyed my time here so far. The issue is that the company I work for compensation is well below the Market Data Point for the industry. I just recieved a promotion for a job I was working towards, and felt that when it came to salary, it was a lowball offer. I now have a meeting to basically negotiate my worth to my manager. I am prepared to walk away if the offer remains low, but would prefer to stay where I am. Something as personal as a salary can be a little daunting, and this is the first time post-university I feel I am in a position to argue an increase. Any advice would be appriciated. Last edited by Jbo; 07-12-2011 at 01:21 PM.