Salary & Benefits
How to negotiate salary when you have competing offers
by Daniel Khoo·February 23, 2026
Never reveal the offer amount first. Stay calm and factual. Has worked for me twice.
by Daniel Khoo·February 23, 2026
Never reveal the offer amount first. Stay calm and factual. Has worked for me twice.
The 'competing offer' framing worked for me exactly as described. Never reveal the number first.
Also worth knowing: they expect you to negotiate. Accepting the first offer is leaving money on the table.