Most employers are ready to pay you more. The only catch? You have to ask.

Answer: 73%

Questions:

• Were you surprised that 73% of employers expect negotiation but most workers don't ask? Why do you think there's such a big gap?
• Workers ages 18-29 are the most likely to skip negotiating because they're uncomfortable. What could you do now to build that skill before entering the workforce?
• Beyond base salary, what else might be negotiable when starting a new job?

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Behind the numbers (CareerBuilder): 

"According to new CareerBuilder research, a majority of employers in the U.S. (73 percent) say they would be willing to negotiate salary on an initial job offer. Still, more than half of workers (55 percent) do not even ask for a higher salary when offered a new position.

Employees who avoid the salary negotiation say they don’t even attempt it because they don’t feel comfortable asking for more money (53 percent), they are afraid the employer will decide not to hire them (48 percent), or they don’t want to appear greedy (38 percent)."

About the Author

Dave Martin

Dave joins NGPF with 15 years of teaching experience in math and computer science. After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows program and earning a Master's degree in Education from Pace University, his teaching career has taken him to New York, New Jersey and a summer in the north of Ghana. Dave firmly believes that financial literacy is vital to creating well-rounded students that are prepared for a complex and highly competitive world. During what free time two young daughters will allow, Dave enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, cooking, gardening, and taking naps.

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