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Negotiating pay when I have been out of work - 5 months and counting

Dara Nkemelu · 2026-08-21T05:56:13.735Z

A recruiter asked for my salary expectations on a first call as I look for work as a welding apprentice. There are 17 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I do not want to price myself out. How do you research fairly?

Dara Nkemelu
8/21/2026, 7:56:13 AM
A recruiter asked for my salary expectations on a first call as I look for work as a welding apprentice. There are 17 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I do not want to price myself out. How do you research fairly?
Anya Nkemelu
9/27/2026, 3:47:32 AM
I gave a range based on local postings and said I was flexible depending on the whole package. They did not push back.

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