Do we really want to put other, ethical companies under strain just because anti-ethical companies have lots of dirty cash pumped into them to pay higher?
Yeah, and having another offer both helps you get an offer (because you look more attractive), and helps you negotiate for the level of salary you need to rather work for them.
I’ve taken a pay cut when switching jobs before. I still used my old salary to make them give me the best offer they could muster. You may be surprised to learn that it didn’t bankrupt them.
Do we really want to put other, ethical companies under strain just because anti-ethical companies have lots of dirty cash pumped into them to pay higher?
In the absence of unionization, the worker should take every opportunity to bolster their position in the employer/employee power imbalance
Even a union will balance pay demands against other benefits.
So can you. You don’t need to have them match the other offer.
you don’t have to use the leverage unless you need to
better to be prepared
I’ve yet to apply to a company that didn’t low ball me on the contract offer
Yes
Yes?
After a certain level of salary, I’d rather work for an ethical company than get more money. I’d also rather ethical companies don’t collapse.
So I’d say No.
Yeah, and having another offer both helps you get an offer (because you look more attractive), and helps you negotiate for the level of salary you need to rather work for them.
I’ve taken a pay cut when switching jobs before. I still used my old salary to make them give me the best offer they could muster. You may be surprised to learn that it didn’t bankrupt them.