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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 Sen9 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 Dutta9/8/2025

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.