Salary negotiation when health benefits aren't needed...?
Question:
My question is this: I don't need the health benefits (currently under my husband's plan) so would this be a valid point to bring up while negotiating my salary??
If I understand correctly, the company will save a good portion of $ if I do not require their health insurance...but I could be wrong. Help me out please.
Answer:
From my point of view, you don't even need a "selling point" in order to enter a salary negotiation process. If you're worth it, you'll ask for more money, that's it. But I agree that offering them this ..."solution" might get you into advantage. Anyway...here's how to correctly do it:
http://www.cvtips.com/job_offer_salary_n...
I can relate to your question but have found that companies don't care. They offer the benefit's package, you choose which to buy into. Even with the best of companies, the benefits each employee takes is different.
I've tried to negotiate salary without benefits, but with no luck... I agree with you, that if you're saving the company money as a new employee, they should consider it at salary time. Especially if the starting salary is low.
Good luck...
Yes. It is a definite selling point. You should ask for more money in consideration of the fact that you don't require the insurance.
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