Message #61495

[msmarieh]

Salary negotiation is a two way street. They didn't offer more and you didn't negotiate for more. There are so many factors that go into a salary that it's rarely an apples and apples comparison (length of service, education, experience, responsibilities, past salary experience, etc.).

The responsibility for your current salary is evenly divided between the company making the offer and you for accepting it.

So, I would say you have learned a valuable lesson.

Going forward? You need to sit down with your boss to discuss your options and consider just how important this actually is to you. Is it important enough that you would leave and go elsewhere to receive a higher salary? WOULD YOU receive that higher salary if you did go elsewhere? Be very careful what bridges you burn, especially if you state your case in terms of - "she makes more than me". That could not only devalue your own case, but more significantly impact your image in the company.

Tread with caution, but this is certainly a battle worth fighting.

Marie