> I refuse to see the relationship with an employer as adversarial. It is a business relationship, I treat it as such and demand they do as well. Otherwise I do

> I refuse to see the relationship with an employer as adversarial. It is a business relationship, I treat it as such and demand they do as well. Otherwise I don't do business with them. Negotiating doesn't have to be adversarial. There are multiple strategies you could take to boost yourself without being adversarial.