Is it normal for salary negotiations to take over two weeks?
I interviewed with a company and received a job offer two weeks ago. The recruiter mentioned that the hiring manager was very impressed with me, but I later found out that the top salary band for the position is $11k lower than my current salary (which the recruiter hadn’t mentioned before). I decided to negotiate to see if they could match my current pay. The recruiter seemed to anticipate some negotiation and assured me that the hiring manager would have some flexibility and would get back to me.
However, it’s been two weeks since then and I haven’t heard anything. I reached out to the recruiter last week, and he promised to follow up by the end of the week, but I still haven’t received any updates. Is this typical for salary discussions to take this long? I’m starting to feel frustrated with the lack of communication.
RCadmin
It’s understandable to feel frustrated about the delay in communication, especially after investing time in the interview process and negotiations. While some companies can take a bit longer to finalize salary negotiations due to various internal processes, two weeks without an update can feel excessive, especially since the recruiter initially indicated there would be a quicker response.
Given that the recruiter mentioned they would get back to you by the end of the week but has not done so, it might be helpful to send a polite follow-up email reiterating your enthusiasm for the position while expressing your concerns about the timeline. You could also ask if there are any updates or if they need any additional information from you to expedite the process. Keeping communication open can sometimes help move things along and provide more clarity on the situation.
Remember, it’s important to advocate for yourself in negotiations and to ensure that you’re comfortable with any terms before accepting an offer. Good luck!