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Questions tagged [job-offer]

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Is a higher salary worth not having a 401(k)?

An individual recently got offered a job that paid significantly more than what she is making now (more than $18k - which is the maximum 401(k) contribution). She currently makes $30k a year. However, this company does not have a 401(k) plan for…
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Possible executive assistant job scam

Someone reached out to my friend (whom I will refer to as Riley) over LinkedIn and invited them to a job interview. The job was for an executive assistant. The job description was vague and did not have much in the way of requirements. Riley has a…
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How does this scam work where a potential employer emails me the scan of a check to deposit?

Two weeks ago, my husband lost his job. We NEED money and I used to edit and proofread before my son was born. I put my resume on Indeed and was contacted by a law office in California. After my interview, the hiring manager (or whatever you call…
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What to do when a job offer is made but with a salary less than what was asked for?

I got a job offer this morning from a place I interviewed at yesterday for a front end developer position in nyc. I told them my salary expectation is 75k in the email to which they responded to set up the interview. I don't like haggling, so for me…
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Sales company wants me to add an affiliate account to my personal bank account — are they trying to scam me?

I applied recently for a Remote Sales Manager position, everything was going cool in the email and they said I got the job. So I’m reading the contract and something seems odd: "During the period of probation the Candidate will be executing…
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What's the proper way to negotiate a job offer's salary?

Say I receive an offer letter from a potential employer. They state clearly the offered salary, and I have a good idea how to value the benefits. With all that, it's less than I'd like. How can I successfully negotiate the salary upwards? How long…
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When applying for some jobs, why do they check your credit?

Why is it that some jobs check your credit score? Is this normal? Is it even legal?
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What are the risks in changing jobs during closing on a house?

I am working for CompanyX and my closing date on the house is on 18th August. I just now got a job offer from CompanyY and I have accepted it. My start date is August 29th. I dont want to jeopardize my house closing because of the job change.…
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Can I negotiate job salary after mentioning my desired range over phone with recruiter?

After a lot of interview rounds and a lengthy process for a tech job I applied, I got a phone call from the recruiter that they'd like to offer me the role. Over the phone, she asked me they are thinking of offering package of $xk/year and asked me…
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Tax implications of my first well paying job

I start my first ever well paying job in two weeks. Since I start halfway through this year, my tax bill for 2011 will be much lower than 2012. Is there anything I can do to take advantage of this?
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How to estimate a reasonable amount for a signing bonus?

I'll be receiving the details for a job offer in the next few days and I was wondering if there are any guidelines for negotiating or evaluating possible signing bonus amounts. Obviously, if they don't include a signing bonus in the offer and they…
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How can I estimate the value of private stock behind employee stock options?

I'm considering an offer with generous options. I have pretty high risk tolerance, so I'm just trying to estimate the expected value of the options. To the extent possible, I want to base this on the valuations of professionals rather than my own…
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Buying a house: Is it a problem if I switch jobs after qualifying for a mortgage but before closing on it?

Lets say I get started with the process of buying a house. I sign the sales paper and then secure a mortgage. After I sign the sales papers and sign on for a mortgage, but before closing I get a new job. Will I still be able to retain that…
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Changing jobs: Should I cash out Roth 401(k) or move it to another account type?

I am currently looking at changing jobs from a large corporation to a smallish company. I currently have only about $4k in a Roth 401(k) though my current employer. The smaller company does not offer a retirement package through them, so I am trying…
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Evaluating a Job Offer: Defined Benefit Retirement vs 401K is the salary increase enough to make the move

I am currently enrolled in the NYS Employee Retirement System and would get up to 66% of my highest three years as a retirement pension. My current employer also contributes $2800 a year to my private retirement fund. The new employer will…
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