samk77•2mo ago

I thought the 'always ask for more money' advice was just noise until my manager in Denver said 'we have a 15k range for this role'

I was offered a job and almost took the first number, but I remembered that old tip and asked if there was any flexibility. The hiring manager straight up told me the salary band and I got an extra 8k. Has anyone else had a simple piece of common advice actually pay off big?

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diana_kim662mo ago

Honestly feels like that advice is way overhyped sometimes. Tbh, a lot of places just have a set budget and won't budge.

logan5252mo ago

I mean, I'm over here still kicking myself for not asking at my last job, honestly.

blakestone8d ago

Used to roll my eyes at the whole "just ask" advice. Thought it was naive, especially at bigger companies with rigid pay structures. But then I saw a coworker do it and get a solid raise on the spot. That changed my view completely. Your mileage may vary of course, some places truly don't have wiggle room. But I've learned that the real cost is just a minute of awkwardness, and the potential payoff is way bigger than most people guess. Not asking is almost always the guaranteed loss.

jakewhite2mo ago

So much advice gets repeated until it feels useless, but then you try it and it actually works. It's like people forget that asking a simple question is usually the lowest risk move you can make. The real trick is just not talking yourself out of trying it.