#Money money 🤑🤑🧵👇 Interviewing season is almost here, so below are some #negotiation tips. How can you get more 💰 to start your lab? This is based on my experience interviewing in US institutions. 1/n #NewPI #SciSky - ThreadSky

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aweinstock.bsky.social • 99 days ago

#Money money 🤑🤑🧵👇
Interviewing season is almost here, so below are some #negotiation tips. How can you get more 💰 to start your lab?
This is based on my experience interviewing in US institutions. 1/n
#NewPI
#SciSky

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aweinstock.bsky.social•99 days ago

1) First, congratulations🥳! Remember, if you are at the negotiation step it means you basically got the job. Most departments really want you to join and succeed, so ask for EVERYTHING you need

aweinstock.bsky.social•99 days ago

2) EVERYTHING is negotiable, so be creative! If you get a “no” about something, try to get another thing that has similar value. Example: Can I get 10K more in salary? No. Will it be possible to get daycare or school subsidies/ help with housing?

aweinstock.bsky.social•99 days ago

3)%Effort- how much of your own salary are you expected to cover and how quickly? Some institutions want 100% quickly, while others will cover most of your salary forever. This can make a HUGE difference!

aweinstock.bsky.social•99 days ago

4) The key is in the details! Make an itemized list📋 of absolutely everything you need, and it’s 💵 value, per year. The more details you have, the more justification for a larger start up fund. In 1 place I was able to increase my initial offer by 400K!

aweinstock.bsky.social•99 days ago

4b) Obvious thing to include in your 📋 (with examples)- Big equipment (freezer, centrifuge, scope), small equipment (gel station, pipette) salaries (for all personnel and you), 🖥️💻 (for personnel & equipment), reagents (antibodies, kits, serum) & consumables (tubes, plates)

aweinstock.bsky.social•99 days ago

5) Know the institution. Every place is unique and costs may differ widely. Know what are cores charges, student stipends, animal per diems, %benefits. Add everything else to best itemized your list

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