Next step…negotiating
So I did it!
Yep!
I landed a job. Phew…
In this tough market, it is an absolute bear to be looking for work. Well, the truth is, it’s a bear in any market really. There is so much planning, researching, and preparation involved. After my first interview, I was practically on the couch for five days just trying to recuperate. And then there was a second interview.
So now comes the negotiation stage. I am bound and determined to negotiate. I haven’t really ever done so in the past. The truth is, I didn’t really know how to negotiate and I didn’t know that I should. Men do it all the time. So, why not women?
As I have been processing my negotiating strategy and thinking about my requests, I can’t help but think “Man, I am lucky to have this job; maybe I shouldn’t ask for more money” or “Maybe they will be insulted that I am asking for more” or “I could live with the salary they offered.” The truth is, I have every right to negotiate for a better living just as a man would. I doubt that most men think twice about negotiating for a better offer.
So, after much careful research on negotiating, I have pushed aside my pessimistic whispers and have made a decision; I will negotiate and I will be proud of myself for doing so in the end no matter what the outcome.
ha, good stuff. how did the negotiations go?
Still waiting to hear back…I will keep you posted!
Well, I got a slightly better offer…real slight. Better than nothing. I tried twice…so happy I did. I feel much better about accepting the job knowing that I fought a good fight. Cheers!
Congrats, and no harm in trying to negotiate- it is expected….
Thanks. I know that in my head, but sometimes my heart gets in the way. If you don’t ask, then can’t give you an answer, right?
Right. As salespeople often say “if you don’t ask, you don’t get…”