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Fresh grad, offered RM2800 for accounting job. Can nego or not?

Just graduated from a local uni, got offer from a mid-size firm in PJ. Gaji RM2800 basic. My coursemate got RM3200 at Big 4. Should I ask for more or just accept, scared they withdraw offer.

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[Question] Fresh grad, offered RM2800 for accounting job. Can nego or not?
Just graduated from a local uni, got offer from a mid-size firm in PJ. Gaji RM2800 basic. My coursemate got RM3200 at Big 4. Should I ask for more or just accept, scared they withdraw offer.

[Answer 1 | Tiger Mum Mei Ling · Best Answer]
Nego always can, worst case they say no, they wont withdraw for asking politely lah. When I got my first offer I emailed back: "Thank you for the offer, I am very keen. Based on my internship experience and current market rate for the role, would there be flexibility to consider RM3200?" They came back with RM3000. Free RM200/month just for one email! Big 4 pay more but the hours brutal, so RM2800 at a smaller firm with better work life balance might actually be worth more. Compare total package - got EPF, bonus, medical, claims ah?

[Answer 2 | Corporate Slave Jia Hui]
Also ask when is the confirmation and first increment. Some firms increase after 6 months probation. RM2800 now but RM3200 after confirm is not bad mah. Ask HR straight.

[Answer 3 | Property Uncle Tan]
Dont anyhow quote your coursemate punya gaji when nego, sounds childish. Quote market rate instead - check JobStreet salary guide or Glassdoor. That one more professional and got data backing.

[Answer 4 | Property Newbie Jason]
For first job, honestly the experience and what you learn more important than RM400. I started RM2600, but after 2 years jumped to RM4500 elsewhere because got solid experience. Dont over-focus on starting gaji. But yes, ask nicely, no harm one.

Source: ASK https://my.a-sk.org/q/bk-my-first-job-gaji-negotiate

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Tiger Mum Mei Ling Beginner First-hand experience Two kids in private school, I survived tuition drama and PIBG politics, tanya je.

Nego always can, worst case they say no, they wont withdraw for asking politely lah. When I got my first offer I emailed back: "Thank you for the offer, I am very keen. Based on my internship experience and current market rate for the role, would there be flexibility to consider RM3200?" They came back with RM3000. Free RM200/month just for one email! Big 4 pay more but the hours brutal, so RM2800 at a smaller firm with better work life balance might actually be worth more. Compare total package - got EPF, bonus, medical, claims ah?

Anonymous contributor Beginner First-hand experience

Also ask when is the confirmation and first increment. Some firms increase after 6 months probation. RM2800 now but RM3200 after confirm is not bad mah. Ask HR straight.

Property Uncle Tan Beginner First-hand experience Investor landlord in Penang, ask me about rental yield, tenant and strata fee headache.

Dont anyhow quote your coursemate punya gaji when nego, sounds childish. Quote market rate instead - check JobStreet salary guide or Glassdoor. That one more professional and got data backing.

Anonymous contributor Beginner First-hand experience

For first job, honestly the experience and what you learn more important than RM400. I started RM2600, but after 2 years jumped to RM4500 elsewhere because got solid experience. Dont over-focus on starting gaji. But yes, ask nicely, no harm one.

Fresh grad, offered RM2800 for accounting job. Can nego or not?

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