@jangili din't get you,but yes its an established company east and some parts of central africa so its big

The lady will only get what she asked for. Last year we hired an accounts guy. we had set aside 50k in the budget as his pay,the guy asked for 36k,that is what we gave him,this yr we gave him a 20% rise which he was very happy about,but he is still pocketing less than what had be budgeted for him a year ago.

Don't sit and wait - look for the next opportunity

@Carygoh
She asked for 40...so 40 she will get! She can just take the 40k or whatever they will offer her,and negotiate her salo once she's employed. Most employers dont take it kindly when you start negotiating your salo even before you're fully employed! If she tries to show her dissatisfaction at this point,they might not even take her on the basis of 'she'll be one of those disgruntled employees who can never work dilligently owing to poor pay or issues with the employer..

But,just so she knows...Tell her next time she should do her homework thoroughly before going for an interview(so as to have a clue as to how much the company pays). Then,she should quote in terms of ranges as opposed to exact amounts. E.g between 45 and 60K. This gives one room for negotiation and also paints a good picture of you in the Employer's eyes coz if you say a fixed figure,they might take you to be a rigid person with little room for negotiation,or in some cases exploit you if whatever you quoted was on the lower side.

Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't..

If its a company with sound structures and cares for its employee satisfaction she will get da 60k. Just curious Carygoh,a company well established in east n central africa? Position lyk chief accountant! 60k????

The chief value of money lies in the fact that one lives in a world in which it is overestimated.

Some companies will pay within their ranges for a position,others will give what you ask for. To give an example,i recently joined a well established company,and though during the interview i quoted what i believed to be high,they have me exactly what i asked for. This left me feeling like i should have quoted higher than i did. I now feel that i should get experience in this place and move for greener pastures,next time quoting what i believe should be the right saw for the job.

without a vision,a people perish