Hello,
I'm a long time lurker, emerging from the shadows to ask for some advice! I've often been blown away by the quality of advice offered here - especially in relation to work issues - so I'm hoping someone can help me.
I left a well paid job that was making me stressed (in combination with family commitments) in July to shift down a gear, taking a role in a start-up business in the education sector.
I took a pay cut for the role - as a start up they can't afford large salaries and let them know that income was somewhat less of a priority to me than regaining some time - to collect son from childminders etc. To be clear I wasn't asking for part time or flexible working, just an understanding that I have a family and can't always stay late in the office.
My initial salary was agreed, and the range I could earn after my probation period was set at £32k - £35k.
Having been at the company now for 5 months it's clear that I am to be afforded very little understanding about leaving early (and I'm only talking about 5:30 pm here!!). In fact i would say the hours are longer than in my previous job, with more stress and an expectation to answer emails at the weekend etc.
We are just about to open negotiations about my salary increase and suspect they'll try to offer me £32k.
Does anyone have any advice about how I can negotiate the top end of the range? I know it's not a huge difference but to be honest it's more about the principle.
In my probation meeting they were very pleased with my performance. Of course it wasn't perfect and they did offer areas for improvement but gave me no sense that I hadn't met their expectations.
So ladies - how do I approach this one?
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LaBette001 · 05/01/2015 21:59
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