Why I don't negotiate salary

@realisticrecruiting

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The creator uses a relatable analogy of cooking to explain a complex topic (salary negotiation) in a simple and engaging way. The use of two contrasting scenarios effectively highlights the creator's point and encourages viewer interaction by asking which scenario they prefer.

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The creator, a recruiter, argues that salary negotiation is a scam and that companies should offer a set salary for a role. He illustrates this with two scenarios, showing how candidates often perceive negotiating for a higher salary as winning, even if the final offer is the same as what was initially stated. He concludes that by skipping negotiation, companies can be more honest and employees will appreciate it more.

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I don’t think salary negotiation should exist. It does not serve to benefit anybody and leads to pay inequality for people who are not as aggressive about it. Companies should have a set pay a role is worth and save the increases and negotiation for high performing internal employees. But what do you think? #jobsearchtips #careeradvice #salarynegotiation