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There's usually a price for not negotiating as well, and it's not just monetary. By negotiating you are presenting yourself as someone who stands up for himsel

There's usually a price for not negotiating as well, and it's not just monetary. By negotiating you are presenting yourself as someone who stands up for himself, and more of an equal to your potential boss. That sets the stage for greater responsibility (if you want it). No reasonable person ever begrudges someone being a hard negotiator on salary and benefits.

xiaoma 14y ago
>No reasonable person ever begrudges someone being a hard negotiator on salary and benefits. Not true at all. Both Felix Denis and Donald Trump have written about the perils of hiring overly mercenary employees. So did one of my former mentors. Being a hard negotiator on salary and benefits is a hallmark sign of optimizing for a short-term relationship.