I have a job offer and don't understand it.?
446180
I would be VERY leery of these people. You may not have heard so I will tell you. There is a scam going on out there where people are preyed upon to "take Payments" for a company. The problem is that the "payments" that come in are bogus checks, stolen money orders, etc. They want you to deposit those funds into YOUR bank account (so that you will get charged with fraud, etc.- instead of them) and then do a wire transfer of the funds into their bank account. Save yourself the heartache- do NOT do it. It isn't a job- it's a scam.
4695
First thing you have to verify before accepting a job is, Is it a job that you want to do? For example, if your passion is to be in sales and if the job offer is for procurement, there is no point in taking it. So, ask each company for the details of the job. If the job is already in your area of interest, get more details about the specifics of the job to the extent possible. For example, if you like sales and the company says that you would be in sales, try to get more information like\n- Will you be selling to corporates or individual consumers\n-Will it be a desk job where in you have to use a phone and call people or is it a job where in you have to be in the field.\n\nThe above is just an example. You have to tailor the above questions to the field you'd want to be in. After that comes the other part. Any recent layoffs/the number of days you'd get as holidays/Perecentage of travel/Benefits other than your pay/Stock options and the vesting period for them/Company plans to move operations offshore and the like.
591579
First you must put a firm starting point.  You have to feel that if the benifits aren't up to snuff then you can ask for more, and if it's a job that you really want then you would be ok if they offer less.  But they ask for salary requirements for a reason, and that is for a starting point not to waste your or their time.
397049
Keep your job for now and explore other opportunities that you may be interested in that pay better. If you find something you like that will support you better apply and, if you get it, quit where you are now. Improve your status little by little and sooner or later you'll be comfortably living
1175870
I have no clue.\n\nGo in person - it shows that you really want the job.
533093
You should not counter offer them. Asking for more than 25% raise wouldn't give them good impression of you. (If that is what you mean by counter offer) If you want to stay where you are at, (make sure the offer is genuine) tell your current employer you got 25% raise at the other company. If they really value you, they should at least try to match. If they don't, you can still leave.
602909
Your reason was very poor.\n\nWhat have you done in the last 6 years to increase your value to the company?  What are you doing today to increase the profits of your employer?  What can you do tomorrow to increase the profits of your employer?  What are you doing to improve relationships with your company's clients?  What are you doing to increase the morale of the company?\n\nAnswer those questions.. take your answers to your boss, explain those answers to him, and tell him what you believe you are worth.\n\nIf you can't answer those questions, you have a BIG problem.
331372
You should take up the new job offer for your happiness because if you are SATISFIED AT JOB you are likely to be more efficient, prove  your worth to your organisation and then you might be elevated to a better situation within the new company without any delay. Even if you find that there is delay but when time comes after 3 months or so, as you put it, then you are likely to win laurels and get a better raise for you to enjoy along with your work. Best of luck, anyways. abnash25@yahoo.com
382848
Don't discuss salary until you are offered the job.  If they ask during the interview, say "I'm open to negotiate." or "I currently make __________ and I'm open to negotiate."  I prefer to stick with the first, not saying what I currently make.  You don't want to underbid yourself when they might be willing to pay more.  When they give you the job offer, it will include their offer of salary.  This is when you start to negotiate. You can negoiate benefits, vacation time, work schedule, office space or whatever you feel is important to you.  If you insist I pick one of the options above, I'd say "$45k to $55k thousand depending on the benefits offered."  (Benefits are a huge chuck so you have a right to have a 10k range depending on benefits.  Whatever you do, make $45 your lowest.  You know what you're worth so don't compromise unless you have to keep food on the table.
550480
Absolutely! You should definitely go to the 2nd interview.  In today's market you should keep your options open.  As long as you haven't already signed any kind of employment contract, you should see what the other job offers.
16194
My first thought is that they are jerking you around.  But, having to deal with interviews myself, I realize people don't have time to waste on such things.  They must be interested.  You are right on the brink of getting in, but there could be something on their side that does not allow an immediate hire.  Keep your patience.  Continue to show eagerness.  It should work out.  If nothing else, it is good practice for the next time.
822786
Recruiters and manager all have different ways to give a candidate "the brush off".  Sometimes Recruiters or Managers will tip their hand that you may not be as qualified by mentioning other candidates. They also might be doing that as a way to keep the upper hand knowing that they will be negoitiating an offer with you.  Companies  know that candidates are usually more likely to accept if they think the company has back-up options if they don't accept.  Personally, I have been on interviews where I thought I aced it and I never heard back.  The only way to know is if you get called.  Good Luck.
636944
You pose 2 separate questions.\n1 - Did you really underpay?  We cant answer that on this board because we do not know the facts.\n2 - Assuming you did underpay, they can force you to pay it but will probably write it off or discount it for that small sum.
627614
I think counter offer is a bad deal for you.  One, you look elsewhere because you want a better job or more pay.  If you do found a better job, then you should go for it.  The satisfaction of a good job almost always out weight money.  But if you are doing it for more money, you should still leave.  I mean, if your current company doesn't appreciate you until you threaten to leave.  What about the next time?  Is this the only way you can ever get a raise?  You may be better off at a different company.
368182
NEVER accept a job offer verbally. Always ask for the job offer in writing. Give yourself a day to think about it before deciding to accept/decline the offer.\n\nSorry you had to learn this the hard way. You have to look for another job. You didn't like this job anyway. Get a new one. Good luck!
913238
I think your a little late asking if the company is a good place to work. You should have been asking this question before you even applied for the position.
125079
Not ALL employers are like that. I would like to suggest that you get a different job if this situation applies to you. It sounds like you're a car salesman ;) Good luck to you.