So I applied for an academic position in the UK and I've been invited to interview (yay!). Only just now I realized that they were advertising for two positions, one of which is fixed-term.
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on Apr 25, 2013 -
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Roomies' religious convictions are colliding with my lifestyle. They're saying no sex in the house, period. They want overnight guests to sleep in a separate room. I really need the house. How do I manage this?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 15, 2013 -
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Due to a crazy series of events, I think that (on Thursday) I'm going to get an offer that is a huge step forward in my career. Help me not screw this up.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 14, 2013 -
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I am in the process of interviewing for a mid-level program/project coordinator position at a non-profit in New York City, and I believe I will be offered the position. I have always been terrible at negotiating salary, and want to change that this time around, but I am finding it very difficult to figure out what the general market range for similar jobs is.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 14, 2012 -
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Compensation negotiation filter: Company X wants to make me an offer. Their recruiter has asked me to share the details of other offers I have. Do I tell them? If not, how to tactfully decline? This is in the tech industry.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 3, 2012 -
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I have two initial interviews next week at two different companies. Both with the HR person for basically the screening interview. I am very well qualified for both positions and I don’t want to not even get past the first interview because my salary expectations answer is wrong.
I am looking for actual scripts on what to say because I don’t know how to phrase this and I want to practice this weekend.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 12, 2012 -
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I like my job, but I have received a more lucrative offer from another company. How do I get a raise without leaving my company?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 19, 2012 -
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I'm applying for a union (CUPE) job that I am almost 100% sure I am going to be offered. I think I am worth more than the union mandated payscale. What extras can I request/negotiate?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 6, 2012 -
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Problem: what to write on the "expected salary" line. Difficulty level: academia-to-industry transition.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 3, 2012 -
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Needs and Boundaries: What is the space between "I suppose I can let this go" and "this is an utter dealbreaker; do this thing or I'll have to end this relationship" - and what do you do about negotiating things in that space?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 14, 2012 -
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I've been working in local government in a mid-level administrative job for six years. My satisfaction level is low, but the benefit package is generous (we're a small local entity contracting benefits through CalPERS), and the job is as secure as anything for the foreseeable future. Would I be crazy to leave it?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 10, 2012 -
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Working as a pharmacy technician - can I negotiate better pay and more learning opportunities? And how would you phrase this to leave good relations in the future for employment reasons?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 9, 2012 -
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Salary (re)negotiation 101: How can I figure out what to ask for, and what to avoid?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 2, 2011 -
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My company's HR department screwed up my application for an internal position. How should I handle it?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 23, 2011 -
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How much should I get paid as an inexperienced programmer doing Java web development for a US government contractor? I’m clueless.
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posted by anonymous
on May 17, 2011 -
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Mid-career Academic Offer/Negotiations filter. Qs about questions to ask, people to see,
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 22, 2011 -
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How should I negotiate for a salary at a place I'm applying to, when I already know the starting salary of one of their recent hires? (Anonymous because I don't want to jeopardize my candidacy at this place, or get my acquaintance there in trouble.)
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 17, 2011 -
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Please help me negotiate the best salary. As an American working for an Italian company (in Italy)?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 14, 2011 -
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I was laid off from probably the nicest job/work environment I've ever had and the more job interviews I go to, the more I realize that I really want another work situation like the one I lost. Is this realistic given the bad economy (I'm in NorCal w/a 10% unemployment rate)? Should I try to hold out for an offer where I'll be similarly happy or should I just focus on getting back into the workforce?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 18, 2010 -
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I need to deal with intimidation and be intimidating myself. I am, alas, of an accommodating nature. How do I do that?
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posted by anonymous
on May 7, 2010 -
23 answers
Would I be greedy if I tried to make a salary counteroffer without any real reason?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 18, 2010 -
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What information do I need to have at my fingertips to profitably negotiate the sale of a commercial rental property? Or should I even do it?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 15, 2010 -
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A psychological question about work -- How can I be zen and mature about a work reorganization? (I know this sounds like a boring work question, but it's really about how to get over fears of being left out or that other people are better than me.)
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 26, 2010 -
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In my first interview, when asked about salary, I was the first to state a number. Am I screwed?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 26, 2010 -
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I'm a veteran software engineer / technical lead working for an internet company. I think I've got an opportunity to really cash in at my job, and need guidance on how best to do this.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 30, 2009 -
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What approaches have worked for you to reduce the size of a medical bill after services have been rendered?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 12, 2009 -
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How can I transition from a public-sector web job to a private-sector job and get a good private-sector salary?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 23, 2009 -
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NegotiationFilter: An old acquaintance who I trust is giving me the opportunity to invest in a business in which I would do all the work and he would provide all the financing. The amount of money he is talking about is in the mid six figures.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 26, 2009 -
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What's the best way to buy a .com domain from a squatter? Have you used a third-party to anonymously negotiate a domain purchase? I'd be very interested to hear your experiences.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 21, 2008 -
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I was just offered a job I was turned down for last month. How do I best handle the conversation?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 7, 2008 -
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Have you ever gotten past what seemed like a major impasse in a romantic relationship? Something significant that the two of you, after MUCH thoughtful discussion spread over months, just couldn't usefully agree about? Did a couples therapist or other neutral third party help you? What else helped you?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 26, 2008 -
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I think I'm too nice to do certain things entrepreneurship requires. I need tips to be a tougher negotiator and be able to drive good deals.
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posted by anonymous
on May 22, 2008 -
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i'm considering asking for a raise at work, which might essentially require asking for a raise for my whole team. soliciting opinions on if it's appropriate at this time.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 9, 2008 -
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Can an employer reveal your compensation, benefits, etc. to 3rd parties? Alternately, is there any way for a 3rd party that you do not directly authorize find out this information through any channels?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 30, 2007 -
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I'm a developer in the US and I make about $46k. For my position in my zip code, salary.com says that I should make around $60k. Help me ask for a raise.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 5, 2005 -
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What's the potential downside of claiming you have a job offer, when you don't, in order to renegotiate your current salary and position?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 14, 2005 -
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I'm currently on maternity leave from a job that I love. I had planned on returning to work once my leave was up, but I've now made the decision to stay home with my baby. However, I would still like to work for my current employer on a freelance basis. What's the best way to break the news to them that I'm not coming back while hopefully leaving the door open for future freelance/contract work? I don't want to burn any bridges.
posted by anonymous
on Feb 8, 2005 -
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