Job offer from a major academic institution

[FSUnoles]

So i accepted a Urology offer at a major academic University (hint: my username played them last night)

 

i was okay with the interview which stated the position would be between 75k-78k No call No Weekends. This is a 8-5 clinic position. I understand the low wage situation in south florida so i was just going to bite the bullet and take that range. It also included full benefits, 401k with matching, life insurance etc (these are things you would expect working at a large institution"

 

but HR called

 

"yes we would like to offer you $72,500"

 

 

I am waiting to hear back because i discussed that the numbers were different during my interview so i wait for HR to respond

 

But am i crazy or is this insulting to our profession?  This isnt even average for a first year PA in Florida let alone a specialty. I have friends doing primary care in private 1 doc practices that are getting 80k

 

 

 

[ventana]

happens

 

did you have anything in writing on the offer?  even a job posting?

 

Ask for an additional $2500 in CME or somewhere else...

[FSUnoles]

happens

 

did you have anything in writing on the offer?  even a job posting?

 

Ask for an additional $2500 in CME or somewhere else...

 

yea i ended up getting it in writing

 

what is odd is that my classmate applied for the same position and HR told her 75k. I had to cause a fuss for them to get me what they offered someone with the same qualifications. very odd.

 

oh well at least i got hired. its a mess down here. as soon as i gain my experience i'm out of here. Its prob one of the worst places for PAs in terms of salary and respect.

 

if anyone i thinking of moving to South FL. DONT

[Purrpa]

Wait! They said, "we would LIKE to offer you 72.5K". You then say, "Thank you! I'm so excited about this position. Perhaps I misunderstood you, you mean $82,500, correct? If so, I'm happy to accept. What's our next step?" Then be SILENT. Practice saying this to the mirror 20 times until you can say it sincerely. The silent part is very important.

 

If it's too late, then do a great job. But go to YouTube & look up negotiating strategies. Buy a book or 2 (Kiss My Tiara - highly recommended). Start looking around within the university for other opportunities that appeal to you & practice negotiating.

 

Good luck!

[FSUnoles]

Wait! They said, "we would LIKE to offer you 72.5K". You then say, "Thank you! I'm so excited about this position. Perhaps I misunderstood you, you mean $82,500, correct? If so, I'm happy to accept. What's our next step?" Then be SILENT. Practice saying this to the mirror 20 times until you can say it sincerely. The silent part is very important.

 

If it's too late, then do a great job. But go to YouTube & look up negotiating strategies. Buy a book or 2 (Kiss My Tiara - highly recommended). Start looking around within the university for other opportunities that appeal to you & practice negotiating.

 

Good luck!

 

why this is nice on paper in the real world where the position had 10 people applying for it the option to renegotiate was not there. they would be like "oh you want 80k let me get back to you on that. (i would never hear from them again and they would hire one of the other 9 candidates)

 

the fact is my area is completely saturated and all my friends got 75k in all different specialties.  

 

another issue is due to the predetermined salary guidelines in major institutions is extremely rigid.  They basically have their requirements and they keep everyone in that range of salary. its kinda how it is in those places. 

 

I cant complain. no one around me is making more money and i get to be in a sheltered environment as a new graduate. I wanted somewhere that was comfortable with learning. I found a surgical specialty with no call (lolol good luck with that in private practice) and im surrounded my fellows and med students who are all learning with me.

[Soulfari]

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