smartmoney
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Hello,
I'm relatively new to the forum, but have been a lurker for a while.
I graduate from college in May (computer science, math) and have decided that I want to work for a fastlaner's startup to learn as much as I can before diving into my own business. (The fastlaner has been successful with several other companies; this company is his latest business move). The tech startup gives me the chance at awesome learning of both business and tech skills. I have a great relationship with the fastlaner (worked for him 2 years ago and we hit it off)
He offered me a job with 60k base salary. I'm psyched to work with him; I like the offer and would accept it, but I am deciding whether it makes sense to ask for the possibility of equity and 65k. I don't have any idea what others in the company make and can't get access to this info. I would mainly negotiate because I want the experience of negotiation and don't want to come across as a pushover, not because I need the money.
Keeping in mind that I want to be a fastlaner (I am not using this as a stepping stone into a career), does it make sense to negotiate? I really appreciate any responses.
I'm relatively new to the forum, but have been a lurker for a while.
I graduate from college in May (computer science, math) and have decided that I want to work for a fastlaner's startup to learn as much as I can before diving into my own business. (The fastlaner has been successful with several other companies; this company is his latest business move). The tech startup gives me the chance at awesome learning of both business and tech skills. I have a great relationship with the fastlaner (worked for him 2 years ago and we hit it off)
He offered me a job with 60k base salary. I'm psyched to work with him; I like the offer and would accept it, but I am deciding whether it makes sense to ask for the possibility of equity and 65k. I don't have any idea what others in the company make and can't get access to this info. I would mainly negotiate because I want the experience of negotiation and don't want to come across as a pushover, not because I need the money.
Keeping in mind that I want to be a fastlaner (I am not using this as a stepping stone into a career), does it make sense to negotiate? I really appreciate any responses.
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