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Negotiation tip: always negotiate the competing offer, not the initial one

Vera ChenVera Chen
7/16/2025
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A trick that worked for me: when you have multiple offers, don't just tell Company A "Company B is offering X." Instead, call Company B and say Company A offered more (even if they didn't yet). Get B to raise their offer, then use THAT higher number to negotiate with A.

I know it sounds aggressive but it's standard practice. Companies expect it. As long as you're professional and not lying about exact numbers, it's fair game.

This got me an extra 5 LPA on my final offer. Worth the discomfort of negotiating.

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Saumya Sen
Saumya Sen7 months ago

I find this really tricky to pull off. Any tips on how to bring this up without sounding too pushy?

Yashwant Dutta
Yashwant Dutta11 months ago

Be careful with this strategy if you're dealing with smaller companies. They might take it more personally compared to larger corporations.

Omar Moore
Omar Moore8/8/2025

Not sure if this would work for all industries though. Anyone tried this in tech? Companies tend to have strict salary bands.

Jun Liu
Jun Liu8/7/2025

Isn't there a risk of burning bridges if they find out you're exaggerating offers? I've always been worried about that.

Lakshay Desai
Lakshay Desai7/21/2025

I actually tried this approach during my last job hunt, and it was pretty effective. The key is to remain professional and not get caught in a lie. Companies definitely do expect this, and some even respect the hustle!

Lakshay Desai
Lakshay Desai7/20/2025

I totally agree with this approach. One thing I'd add is to have a clear understanding of your market value and what you bring to the table. That way, you can justify why you're asking for more.