Negotiating
I’m not exactly the best resource for tips on negotiating. I tend to give in pretty easily because I am generally a non-confrontational person. Instead, check out this post from Lifehacker about negotiating your work contract.
I think my biggest mistake is second guessing myself. This is espoused in tip #4:
Never Be the First to Name a Figure – An expert negotiator will inevitably try to get you to name a number first. Asking you what you expect to earn is a high-pressure question, and it’s easy to respond by blurting out a figure that’s lower than what you really want. If asked, simply respond with the following question: “What’s the budget for this contract?”
When I am asked first what my price is for contracting, I tend to go lower than I told myself I would. This is especially true if I really want the position. I guess I am not good at playing hard to get…
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