Lex,It would seem to me your ideal scenario is well within their stated range, so I'm not sure what the problem would be if you ask for what you want.Im my humble experience, if they can afford to pay up to 55k, and you've 'just about' got the job, I don't see the harm in asking for 50.... they can only say no. Alternatively if you think there is still the significant risk of being rejected from the job entirely, then say something vague about 'you've heard the pay band is 35-55k and were hoping for something nearer the upper end of that while being inrelation to your experience'.....The real issue (again imho) would be if you state 42 and they pay you 42 but could have afforded more (or even scrip and offer a few grand less)- while understandable purely from a cost control basis, imagine the moral boost you would receive if you ask for 42, and they offer you 44 - they still save 11 grand off what they might have paid, and they get a hugely motivated employee from day 1....These things are always 2-way and their actions will indicate liekly relations in the future. Those that dont ask, generally dont get - but it is a delicate balance....D.
