I received a job offer from abroad, but the salary is lower than I expected. My boyfriend said, âYouâve even found this, go accept it right away,â but I think itâs unfair. Should I negotiate, or will I regret accepting it?
His motivation likely comes from here: finding a job is tough, and he might want to avoid risk. But the truth is, if the salary is going to make you truly unhappy, itâs important to talk before accepting. Most companies are open to negotiation anyway.
Even though you find this salary low, how are the other conditions of the job? Are there working hours, extra benefits, etc.? Maybe we should assess the overall package better.
Most of the people around me who are going abroad accept the salary directly because they think, âLet me settle in, and the rest will come.â But if you feel sensitive about it, I think you can try talking a bit; at worst, theyâll just say no.
Salary negotiations are quite normal in job interviews abroad, and most companies are prepared for this. However, instead of using a tense tone, it is more effective to explain why you are requesting increases with concrete reasons.
Let me add that the only extra benefit they mention is health insurance. So it seems like thereâs not much. My boyfriend insists on âdonât miss outâ because of this, but Iâm not sure 
Actually, in most overseas job offers, they keep the salary low at first, and then they increase it if the person demands it. Itâs definitely worth a try; after all, directly asking for a salary increase means saying âthis job is important to me.â Itâs hard for that to create issues.
My daughter, look, either call and talk nicely or just accept what the guys are saying right away. But know this: if youâre calling something âunfairâ, thereâs something bothering you there. Donât let yourself feel resigned to unfairness for your whole life. 