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gchan · Newbie Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 3 Career Advice: +0/-0

just sent a counter offer by letter after an offer for a new job was made - with some improvements / benefits added etc... should I call to follow up or wait for the empolyer to call?

Pauloz · Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:01 am Post subject:

gchan-

Wait a bit. The employer will have to cost it, get whatever sort of feedback happens, and probably do some accountancy, if you're talking benefits.

You could also give the wrong impression with a fast follow-up. Not necessarily jumping the gun, but not understanding the processes by which these things get decided.

A week would be a reasonable length of time, assuming they don't use stone tablets. "A week ago" means something in a conversation. It also relates to how they operate.

(As a matter of fact, over a week, you're being tolerant, rather than reasonable.)

Their options are yes/no/negotiate.

Can't be that hard.

gchan · Newbie Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 3 Career Advice: +0/-0

Thanks for the sound logcial advice - I'll await their reply with interest - I just thought they would call to acknowledege receipt of the letter. In the meantime I have been approached by a rival company - I told them I would accept the job if they could accept my terms - they said they would match the offer. This puts me in a difficult position as both companies are equally attractive...

KA · Expert Joined: 26 Mar 2006 Posts: 235 Career Advice: +2/-0

It would have been better to negotiate the counter offer over the phone.

You can have a look at this salary negotiation example at http://kmd-solutions.com/salary_negotiation_example.htm & salary negotiation for a new job offer http://kmd-solutions.com/Payrisetips.htm

gchan · Newbie Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 3 Career Advice: +0/-0

Thanks for that snippet reference - what I need is adviioce going forward from here.... Cheers

KA · Expert Joined: 26 Mar 2006 Posts: 235 Career Advice: +2/-0

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