A salary difference of $5,000 can seem like a lot of money to a job candidate, but it’s really not going to make their paycheck that much bigger. After taxes, a single person earning $105,000 can expect to see about a $120 jump per paycheck if they get a raise to $110,000 — not life-changing money at that level.
So why would someone ask for $110,000, get an offer at $105,000, and walk away, without even attempting to negotiate?
Justis Pederson, President and CEO of the Pederson Group, a recruitment firm, explained why one of his candidates walked away from a job offer. He wrote:
To keep reading, click here: This Candidate Declined a Job Offer Over $5,000. The Reason Is Instructive for Any Employer
