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Because without a minimum, you cannot say no. Decide your walk-away before negotiating, so you have clarity and the confidence to decline an offer that is too low, instead of accepting out of fear or uncertainty.
Salary Negotiation Mistakes Developers Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Why have a walk-away number before negotiating?
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Accepting the first offer. Companies expect negotiation and often lowball the first number, so accepting it leaves significant money on the table. Always negotiate, even a small increase compounds over years.
Because anchoring low caps your offer. If you name 12 LPA and they were willing to pay 18 LPA, you lost 6 LPA. If asked, give a researched range or defer until you understand the role.
Yes. Sometimes base salary has little room, but signing bonus, equity, annual bonus, vacation, and benefits can move. Negotiate the whole package, not just salary, to maximize the total offer.
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