I have a number of job offers from different companies with a range of pay because of the cost of living differences between locations. A couple of them I think could be better pay and I am expecting to see if those companies can make me a better offer. My question is a general one for all of you business owners who send job offers. Do you always send out a lower offer hoping the worker will take it but expecting to have to negotiate to a higher pay or are you offering your maximum every time with no real sense in negotiating? I want to do right by myself but I also don't want to offend or put off potential employers.
I have my ISA Arborist Certification, CTSP, Class B CDL with airbrakes and no restriction on manual transmission, hoisting license, and I have a great work history with great bosses who love to talk about my work history with them. I can climb all day long or operate lift devices all day long. Folks want me to work for them but I don't know culturally for our industry what folks are expecting regarding negotiating pay and I want to make sure I am being fairly compensated for my qualifications, experience, and work ethic.
I have my ISA Arborist Certification, CTSP, Class B CDL with airbrakes and no restriction on manual transmission, hoisting license, and I have a great work history with great bosses who love to talk about my work history with them. I can climb all day long or operate lift devices all day long. Folks want me to work for them but I don't know culturally for our industry what folks are expecting regarding negotiating pay and I want to make sure I am being fairly compensated for my qualifications, experience, and work ethic.