Should I push for more ?

triple nipple

So I've been working in my current job for a year and a half. I recently applied for a new job within the company and got the promotion. So they've told me that all the terms haven't been finalised yet but they will let me know. Word around the office is that i should get an increase of €1 p/h but I will lose my bonus worth €200 p/m. The new role is permanent so long as I pass the 6 months probation period. What are people's thoughts/advice should i push for more money or benefits or let it lye ?

Thanks for all advice in advance.

Faith

First of all, don't make any decisions based on office rumours! But assuming it's true...

Assuming you work a 40 hour week, you'll earn an extra E40/week, which is E160 per month. That means you'll come out with E40 less per month than you're on now, for a (presumably) more difficult position. So if those are the terms you're offered, and there are no other benefits included (healthcare etc), then I wouldn't accept it. You should absolutely negotiate for a better deal.

triple nipple

By pushing for more money I might lose the job

okiss

I would advise you to remember and do the following:

You have been in your present job for 18 months. In that time you worked hard, learnt new skills, could have done extra training courses and could have done over time. You applied to move up the ladder and got a higher post.

You should not accpect a €1 rise per hour and lose a bonus worth €200 a month. By doing this you earning €40 a month less than you are now and taking on either a higher work load/more responsibility or even managing staff.
The reality is you have worked hard to get this position so you should be paid more money and or get more benefits ie paid health insurance.

I would look up on the internet and see if you could find some salary surveys. See what type of salary roles like the one your about to take pay.
When your company come back with an offer for the new job and you know the salary they are willing to pay. I would tell them you need a day to think about this. I would look up one of the tax calculators on line and put in the new salary figure to find out what you will get a week or month on this.
I would also look up some information on salary negoation.

When you go back to work I would tell them that you applied for this job to get more experience and a higher salary. I would remind them what you bring to the role and because of this you are looking for x amount a year.
If the salary survey says your job should pay ie €25 - €28k I would look for €27k and move down to €26k.

A few years ago I was in your position. I was asked to move departments but I did not ask for more money. A few months later this job expanded and I had a high work load. I expected to get a decent pay rise at a particular time that did not happen. I looked up salary surveys and realised that I was been paid a lot less than I should have been.
I looked for another job and I got myself a €3000 a year pay rise by moving.

I would also consider would they pay my health insurance, would they pay for me to do more training - just be aware they may expect you to stay there for x period of time if they do this.
You need to consider where you want to be job and earnings wise in the next 3 to 5 years. If your employer is not willig to pay you a market salary I would use them to get some more experience but look for another job.

If your looking for another job I would say your looking to change jobs to get more experience and not for more money. Don't say anything bad about your present employer if you doing an interview. The new company hears a bad remark and thinks this person will be difficult.