| Topic Name: |
Consultant: low balled? |
| Message Name: |
DEPENDS |
| Date Posted: |
03/21/2006 |
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Hi all,
I interviewed with BAH last week and got an offer from them today but am not sure if I should take it as I feel like i've been low-balled.
Firstly my credentials are the following: graduated with honors in 2004 BS in IT Security, have been working for 2 years as a Senior Technical Analyst. Have 4 years of IT experience through college.
The offer I received was $60k w/ no bonus. I currently make $60k at my current job as a senior analyst. What do you say? Would you take this offer?
PS: i plan on negotiating with my HR rep, think i deserve atleast $5-10k more. |
| Message: |
i am with the competition but feel your plight. key questions here:
1. did bah seek u out or did u go to them?
2. what company r u with now? do u hate it or like it?
3. 60k for 2 yrs exp (no masters, right?) is not bad. if u graduated in 2004 it's not even 2 yrs yet, right? i would also discount that 4 yrs thru college". dont trick yourself into thinking you have 6 yrs total. HR will see right thru that.
4. 5-10k more in SALARY is a big deal. bah will see this as 5-10k more EVERY year + 10% more in ecap EVERY year + a few hundred more in EVERY pay raise hereafter.
5. any security clearance?
6. what location r u referring to?
go for what you think u deserve and good luck!
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