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I agree with you that it seems like there should be an upper limit. But if this article is correct about there not being a rebounding effect, then asking for an
by ciniglio 17y ago
I agree with you that it seems like there should be an upper limit. But if this article is correct about there not being a rebounding effect, then asking for an extravagant amount seems like your best move. Although I'm guessing that things are a bit different if they haven't indicated whether they plan to hire you or not, i.e. if this is something discussed in a screening interview, asking for an exorbitant salary will likely prevent you from moving forward. I'd also guess that in a trial, the plaintiff has no continued relationship with the jury, while in a job you probably don't want to have the reputation for being the person with completely deranged views of reality.
- timwiseman 17y agoYou make good points. But I think the difference is that juries have an absolute duty to try to be just. I think a lawyer is extremely unlikely to loose a case by trying to ask for too much money. On the other hand, a job candidate can loose the entire offer. If someone asks for a few grand more than what I was thinking, I think we can work something out and start negotiating. If someone asks for more than twice what I was thinking I may just keep looking.
- cubicle67 17y agoThe other difference is that the jury is spending other people's money