Are Older Men in Thailand Trading Love for Financial Ruin

[arkom]

I recently accepted a job offer but after giving a lot of thought I feel that the offer is a little low compared to what I make now and think that I could get it closer to what I was expecting from the company. I think I accepted too quickly and was thinking of asking to negotiate one last time. Unfortunately I already signed the offer and know that pretty much means deal is done and its probably best not to try and re-open salary negotiations, but it will bother me that I didn't give it a shot.

I would be disappointed if they rescind the offer as the benefits are better than what my current company offers, but not too concerned as I am happy with my current job. Was wondering if anyone has been in this situation and what you did.

Edited October 6, 2012 by arkom

[yoshiwara]

Why should they rescind the offer? They have made a written offer and you have signed your acceptance.

[bdw]

"the offer is a little low compared to what I make now"

Not sure why you didn't tell them that when they first made the offer. I would have.

If you don't ask for more money now, at least ask them if there's a chance for a raise in 6 months or so, after a performance review.

[CharlieH]

If you are uncomfortable going in then it will eat at you, sort it out. Put it over in another way, as suggested come at it from a performance evaluation, at what periods and are there any salary increase opportunities and at what stage etc.

When you say a little low in comparison, are both jobs in Thailand or are you somewhere else now and coming to Thailand ?

[arkom]

Why should they rescind the offer? They have made a written offer and you have signed your acceptance.

Not really sure but I have heard some companies have done so if asking to reopen negotiations after signing.

[arkom]

If you are uncomfortable going in then it will eat at you, sort it out. Put it over in another way, as suggested come at it from a performance evaluation, at what periods and are there any salary increase opportunities and at what stage etc.

When you say a little low in comparison, are both jobs in Thailand or are you somewhere else now and coming to Thailand ?

You and and Bdw make good points, think that is the beat way to approach them. Both jobs are in Thailand.