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Related: Culture Forums, Support Forumsok, so, tuesday I meet with my new employer, I imagine to negotiate pay rate.
soon, after 5 years of un- and under-employment, I will retake my place amongst the gainfully employed.
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ok, so, tuesday I meet with my new employer, I imagine to negotiate pay rate. (Original Post)
KG
Jul 2013
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In order to make certain that your new employer knows that you mean business, show up
Ikonoklast
Jul 2013
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Ikonoklast
(23,973 posts)1. In order to make certain that your new employer knows that you mean business, show up
dressed like a Viking.
I hear that in wage negotiations, the inference that you just might plunder his village if you don't get the salary you want helps move things along.
KG
(28,753 posts)2. worried that, in this economic climate, it might be insultingly low. and I'd have to get medieval.
Ikonoklast
(23,973 posts)4. Even they had rules concerning negotiations and warfare....hmmmm.
How about a Mongol Warrior?
"Here's a pic of me leaving the last wage negotiation I had with an employer...as you can see, I was not happy."
Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)6. If they ask why you are dressed like a Viking...
Tell them you dress for the job you want, not the job you have.
Bertha Venation
(21,484 posts)3. Congrats on the job!
Best of luck in your negotiations.
Crewleader
(17,005 posts)5. Good for you KG and for your adorable dog!
KG
(28,753 posts)7. maybe I should bring him.