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I don't think it's being unethical to ask an employer to increase their rates by $1. What are the benefits of working at the place that pays the lower amount? Are they better than the other? What type of job security and room for advancement do you have at each place? Sometimes, it's not a matter of just money. Gotta look at the long term effects. I wish you the very best in your decision. Look on the bright side - not everyone gets two job offers!
This is not directed at the OP - just a general observation:
This type of thinking plays a huge role in keeping nursing at the bottom of the food chain.
Ethics and salary do not belong in the same sentence together as they have nothing to do with one another. It is not unethical to ask for more money, nor is it "greedy". We are not in this for charity - our skills have a market value, just like the skills of other professionals.
I agree. There's nothing greedy or unethical about this. I see a lot of people in other industries who are constantly negotiating salaries and benefits. It's not unusual, and often expected.
I worked with a very good nurse who felt she was underpaid for what she did and asked for a raise or she would have to look elsewhere, and got it.
Just politely, but firmly state that you would love the job, but would like to have that extra $1 an hour. The worse they will do is say no.
All they can do is say no. I would professionally state that you would love to accept their job but you have another facility that is offering a higher rate. With the current shortage employers know that they have to stay competitive in order to keep staff. I work agency for a lot of great facilities and I wonder to myself why they are having such staffing issues...it almost always comes down to lousy pay.
Yes, I agree with eveyone. Who is going to speak up for you....NO ONE. There is a nice way to ask, and if I were you I would. Like they say, all they could say is no. In my opinion, I would always opt for the job you would be most happy with. If your making a buck less a hour, just know that your starting rate and it can only go up from there.
tonypeggy
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I need some advice. I have two job offers, very similar: same # of hours, benefits, etc., except one pays $1 more per hour. That extra pay is significant to me due to my current situation. I think I would prefer the lower salaried job more just because I enjoy the atmosphere of the place more. Is it unethical or sleazy if I was to ask the lower salaried job people if they would be willing to up my salary to match the other's salary?