Job seeker declines VP role with 25% raise over limited 10-day PTO policy
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Jennifer Liu
Summary
Sherri Carpineto, a 48-year-old professional, turned down a Vice President job offer that came with a 25% salary increase but only 10 days of paid time off (PTO). She argues that limited PTO reflects a company's values regarding work-life balance and flexibility. Carpineto, who was in a financially secure position to decline, advises job-seekers to identify their non-negotiables and priorities—whether salary, benefits, or flexibility—and stick to them when evaluating opportunities.
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Get clear on your essentials and your nice-to-haves in a job, whether that's around the role itself, the company or the benefits on offer
Prioritize and stick to them, whether it's a certain salary, good health benefits, opportunity
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