TheNavigatrix t1_j5u6kh2 wrote on January 25, 2023 at 4:26 PM

Folks with experience at Harvard -- we advise new hires to negotiate on things other than salary -- course releases, for example. Could OP ask for that?

technicolourful t1_j5v08lf wrote on January 25, 2023 at 7:28 PM

No. Course releases is a benefit that comes at the end of year two. There is no other negotiating power.

TinyOnion1074 t1_j5u90s1 wrote on January 25, 2023 at 4:41 PM

I could but to be honest I’ve never negotiated so I’m a little nervous about bringing up anything other than what the hiring manager brings up. I’ll keep course releases in mind, is there anything else I can ask about? Additionally, are new hires strictly paid the exact minimum salary or is there a range?