Another strategy I highly recommend is to not let companies have leverage on you. Don’t commit to any long-term contracts (you want the ability to stop paying t

Another strategy I highly recommend is to not let companies have leverage on you. Don’t commit to any long-term contracts (you want the ability to stop paying them at any time without having to potentially litigate to get out of long-term obligations) and have backup plans in case your primary supplier screws up. The dynamics change dramatically when the company needs you more than you need them. Instead of you having to fight them to get what you want, you can simply notify them that they’re not gonna get any more money out of you unless the problem is fixed, and leave the “fighting” to your contact at the company whose paycheck depends on people continuing to buy services from them.