Is it possible to negotiate extra paid holidays in a new job?

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I have two job offers: one offers a higher salary but standard vacation days, the other offers fewer benefits but includes more paid holidays. Wondering if negotiating additional paid holidays is reasonable or if I should just accept what’s on the table.

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Anonymous 23 Apr 2026

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just bring it up like you would any other benefit, say you value extra time off and ask politely if they can budge on holidays, don’t expect a yes but sometimes they’ll meet you halfway, totally normal to negotiate that stuff especially when offers are close otherwise decide which matters more since not all companies wanna give more paid leave straightforwardly
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A. G. 27 Apr 2026

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Try asking for 3 extra days off max when you negotiate—anything above that can seem pushy. Use your salary offer as a trade-off if needed, like “I’m happy to take a bit less pay if I get more time off.” Keep it chill and don’t make it an all-or-nothing deal; showing flexibility helps keep vibes good. If they say no, weigh which perk actually makes you happier day-to-day.
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Anonymous 28 Apr 2026

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Ask for extra paid holidays, but keep it reasonable—3 to 5 days tops. Treat it like any other negotiable part of your package; no one’s handing out weeks off just because you asked. Use the higher salary offer as your bargaining chip if you want more time off, but don’t act like they owe you. If they say no, move on without whining. Decide what matters more: cash or time off, and pick accordingly
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B. P. 25 Apr 2026

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yep you can def ask for more time off, like it’s just another part of the deal no harm trying but probs don’t push too hard or they might get weird about it, sometimes offering to take a little less pay in exchange can soften the ask, honestly it’s all about how you phrase it and keeping things chill so they see you’re realistic not demanding, if they say nah then maybe just pick what feels better overall cuz extra days off are sweet but so is cash sometimes lol
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Adrian Sanders 29 Jun 2026

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Big W to ask, especially with 2 offers in hand 😅 Start by saying you’re excited about the role and ask for 2-5 extra paid days if they can match the other offer. Use numbers like “10 vs 15 PTO days” - super normal, very fair vibe.
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Wyatt Vaughn 25 Apr 2026

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Ask straight for 3-5 extra days max; pushing past that screams greedy. Use the higher salary offer as leverage but don’t threaten or push hard—no is no, respect it. Focus on what you really want: cash or time off. Don’t kill goodwill over this.
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Accepted Answer · 2026-04-24T23:28:20+00:00

always negotiate, never just accept. Ask for 3-5 extra days max; more looks greedy. Use salary offer as leverage but watch out—some companies say no outright. If they refuse, don’t push or you’ll kill goodwill. Prioritize what matters most: money or time off.