Your Career, Your Money

I said yes. Instantly. To a $32k offer...

I had practiced all the everythings that were part of the pre-offer process. I hadn't even considered the negotiation conversation, and it showed.

Running to a dentist appointment, my phone rang. The Olin Partnership HR Associate offered me the job at $32,ooo. I had a master's degree, student loans, and zero training in negotiation. Both my parents were blue-collar and only money discussions were arguments. In middle school my mom had to get a checking account in my name because her credit was so bad, so I sat with her to balance the check book on a monthly basis. 

I literally said yes on the spot. No counteroffer, no questions about benefits. Ultimately it costs me thousands of dollars throughout my career. Don't make my mistake. 

On my Job Search page, you will find a Google survey where professionals fill it out to help make the salaries more fair and equitable.