I received a job offer from abroad, but the salary is lower than I expected. My boyfriend said, "You've even found this, go accept it right away," but I think it's 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, it's 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, "Let me settle in, and the rest will come." But if you feel sensitive about it, I think you can try talking a bit; at worst, they'll 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 there’s not much. My boyfriend insists on "don’t miss out" because of this, but I’m 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. It's definitely worth a try; after all, directly asking for a salary increase means saying 'this job is important to me.' It's 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 you're calling something 'unfair', there’s something bothering you there. Don’t let yourself feel resigned to unfairness for your whole life. 🤭
