I’m new at negotiating wages. I interviewed for a job advertised at $22-$24 an hour. I asked for $24 as soon as I spoke to the first recruiter, and was clear that it’s the minimum. I came in for an interview next week. It went well, except they want to start me at $22, then increase it to $24 after a 2 month review. I felt a little salty since I was clear about what I wanted from the beginning, but I figured I can always quit if they don’t follow through after the 2 months. If they didn’t plan on giving the full $24 right off the bat, part of me feels they should have fucked off. Am I being paranoid, or does the wage switch-up seem like a red flag? I’m concerned about the long-term implications. If this is a common and harmless practice, and they follow through in 2 months, then I’m not worried. But if they’re just trying to cut me by $2 by playing mental gymnastics with my review, then I’m not looking for another manipulative employer.