Job offer

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Looking for a new job as things have become awkward in my current place. I have been offered a new job but it is less money. Is it ok to reply to the email job offer and ask if they can offer more money? Thanks.

You might as well, if the choice is not taking the new job or getting more money. And it's easier to do it before you accept the job rather than once you're in it.

Maybe you could say something like you'd really like to take it, but it doesn't make financial sense to do so at the offered rate and you'd be looking for x amount. (x could be more than you are expecting to settle for - then they might offer something in between.) The thing is that men are much more likely to negotiate on pay – there may well be flexibility and you can only find out if you ask.

Yes. Some employers (especially public sector) operate salary bands and automatically offer new employees the lowest spine point. It's then up to the potential employee to reply and say they're currently earning £xxx and are looking for a salary to match it.

I applied for and was offered a role which paid slightly less than I was on at the time. I needed to move jobs for a few reasons and it offered me benefits in areas other than salary, so it balanced out.

I negotiated during the interview and they met me half way between what they were offering and what I was on at the time - so yes, you can ask, although I'd say it's better to bring it up during an interview rather than after they've made an offer.
And have evidence as to why your skills are 'worth' more. Know your value and stick to it.

Thanks for the replies, I did ask and they said they weren’t able to offer more at the moment but will review when probationary period is up.

That's a bit "jam tomorrow" OP.

What happens, after your probationary period when/if there's no extra money offered to you and you are losing money each month based on your current salary plus losing benefits (% pension contributions) because, effectively, you're on a lower wage?

Don't sell yourself short - perhaps stay in the market until something more suitable comes along. 🌹

Thank you, yes I have emailed them to say I haven’t signed the contract yet so I’m sorry but I’m not able to accept the job. Thanks for the advice, you are right.

If there might be more money available after probation there’s more available now. I suspect they were just trying to get you on board and then would keep kicking the can down the road. I wouldn’t take a job for less than I wanted/needed - you’ll end up resentful when they don’t come up with more money. Good decision to withdraw and look for something that pays you what you’re looking for.

Well done on the offer. Can you take the hit while you go through probation?