In 2004, after working over 11 years for my employer, I was told that my position was being eliminated. This, of course, was quite a devastating shock and my immediate concern was loss of income and health benefits, as well as vacation time that I had worked hard to earn. While employers are not required […]
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It doesn’t matter what profession or business you are in, the most important thing is strong business skills that determine your success. According to a study, business tycoons are the most successful businessmen in life. So, the negotiation is not only about the conversation between the two parties in order to understand, but more specifically […]
The energy industry can be tough. Many parents think that nanny is just a glorified baby sitter and they want to get something for free. Others really want a professional wedding but have no idea how much they are getting paid. If you’re considering taking a new job as a married couple, here’s a higher […]
While it doesn’t always appear in an interview conversation, the topic of money and salary can come up during an job interview. What do you do? How can you be prepared to eloquently handle salary discussions, and negotiate for the salary you need and want? Here are some suggestions for handling a salary negotiation with […]
When attempting to negotiate salary and benefits with an employer, you should be aware that it is a delicate situation. If you back off too quickly, you could lose out on more money or better benefits; however, if you push the issue too far, you’ll wind up without a job at all. Following are several […]
Some salary offers are firm while others contain a little “wiggle room”. If you think that you have a chance at negotiating your employment contract, you should go for it! Just know that if you overstep your bounds, you could wind up without a job. The most important thing is to negotiate your employment contract […]