Everything is negotiable. If you're willing to go for it to gain experience, then do it, and seek on higher. O Olivia S. Anastasiadis, Curator Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (714) 993-5075 ext. 224; fax (714) 528-0544; e-mail: [log in to unmask] On Wed, 12 Aug 1998 16:17:25 -0400 Melissa <[log in to unmask]> writes: >Dear Museum Professionals and HR Managers, > >I am currently waiting to hear from a museum to make me an offer. >It's f= >or >an entry-level job and I was told up front before I went in for the >interviews what the salary would be...to the last cent. = > > >Since I've never even gotten this far in the museum hiring process, >I'm n= >ot >sure what to expect. I've >heard that when it comes down to the future-employer making an offer, >one= > >should always negotiate. = > >Does this hold true for museums with budgets or for entry-levelers >like >myself? Should I negotiate the salary of this job (which, for now, I >fi= >nd >reasonable)? I assumed that since she told me up front how much the >position pays that it's not really negotiable, but if = > >anyone can confirm or refute this, I'd appreciate that! If the salary >isn't to be negotiated, what about >benefits? > >Many thanks! > _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]