Always negotiate your (tech) salary. (Seriously.)

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00:00​ - Intro
0:53 - Should you negotiate Your Salary?
2:50 - Negotiating at different parts of your career
3:37 - Negotiating as an intern
4:44 - Negotiating as a new grad
6:32 - Negotiating as a mid level
7:11 - Final Thoughts

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Mayuko Inoue is a content creator and Software Engineer. After working in Silicon Valley tech companies like Intuit, Patreon, and Netflix for six years as an iOS Engineer, she became a full-time creator in 2020. Her work aims to help people find their way through the tech industry by sharing her own experiences navigating this world through technology, career advice, and lifestyle videos. She is passionate about discussions around mental health, cultural identity, and creating technology with empathy and compassion.

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[jabin_chen]

always. never settle for less especially if you know you’re a strong candidate for the position.

[YourAverageTechBro]

Negotiating is so important! Because I negotiated, I was once able to increase my job offer by $70k(!!) which is insane.

[thiagosouza]

Thanks for the subtitles! It helps a lot as a non native english speaker

[ChristopherCricketWallace]

it should be noted that concept is VERY specific to the US. You can't negotiate in some countries. Job compensation often just doesn't work that way in East Asia.

[Boostlagg]

I worked in the Tech industry for over 20 years and currently a senior vmware engineer. In my experience, always ask what you you see making min 2-3 years from now. Your raises will be minimal at best and promotions come only as titles. Thats why there is such a high turn around in tech. You just make way more money by getting another job.

[KaroCodes]

From my experience employers always offer you less than they are ready to pay you so ALWAYS ask for more 💪💸

[antonios]

the vid's have such a motherly and soothing vibe; the typefaces, color correction, and camera angling is so urban outfitters and apple-esque!

[wenso]

Lost my intern offer negotiating once. Definitely not guaranteed that they won't take your job away. Perhaps I pushed too hard, regardless don't expect them to never take your offer away

[Mrlusion]

Negotiating is the easiest way to make the most amount of money in the shortest possible amount of time for most engineers

[DMCpawn]

As a new grad who took her first offer just cuz I was excited to get out of poverty once I graduate, I got some regrets 😅

[thekp]

My salary went up 40% from a junior to a mid-weight because I was soo happy to see such a big offer and I didn't feel like I even deserved the new salary.

[InvestingWithKim]

I've found the most effective way for me to negotiate salary is by getting a competing offer and also talking about my pay transparently. Also remember to do cost of living analysis as well if you're moving locations!

[Psychgo]

Great advice! Thanks for sharing these Mayuko. Perhaps, our audience could also benefit :)

[ammarthemartian]

Its kinda sad because in Malaysia, the salary is just super low. Sort of demotivating.
Imagine internship pays you at least RM3.75 (less than a dollar) per hour. Even our minimum wages is super low. It can’t even cover our basic needs.
However, I kinda motivate myself to study smarter and land a job oversea. Wish me luck! 🙏🏻

Btw, thank you so mayuko much for this insight! 🥳

[sotirikolvani]

Thank you Mayuko for always sharing your great knowledge with us!! Negotiations are simply normal and part of the hiring process! For you guys that are unsure to negotiate...Do not ever be! My negotiations have added me earning an annual bonus + at least 5% of annual increase to my salary which both were out of the equation when I received the offer.
Good luck to everyone!😄

[AlexPham]

I remember speaking to Sarah on the phone! She gives amazing advice and helped me increase my offer by $20, 000!

[jason]

5:10 really felt the same way when I first got my offer as a fresh grad. Thanks for sharing this, Mayuko!

[mahmouddaker]

That was so helpful! Thank you! You asked such great questions Mayuko and Sarah is very well-spoken and straight to the point.

[mattd]

I feel like the recruiter contradicted herself in the video. She started off saying that you should always negotiate no matter what, and then later said that you should only negotiate if you can give a reason why the offer is lower than it should be. What if the offer seems in line with what salary sharing sites report and you don't think you could get a higher offer elsewhere?

[blom]

I work in accounting in IT can see salaries, rises and feedback from HRs, and I can confirm that it's true.