Comments on: 4 tips for salary negotiation http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2003/12/11/4-tips-for-salary-negotiation/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:26:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Brad http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2003/12/11/4-tips-for-salary-negotiation/#comment-67658 Brad Mon, 07 May 2007 18:28:15 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2003/12/11/4-tips-for-salary-negotiation/#comment-67658 You said: "Remember, almost no one loses a written offer because he asks for more money." The question I'm struggling with is: How many people lose an offer because of start date negotiations? (we're talking about a month long disparity here) <strong>* * * * * * </strong><I>Yes, you can easily lose a job offer because of a start date. You're being hired becuase there is work that needs doing. If the work can't wait, it can't wait. This is a great example of why specialists have more flexiblity in their work. If you are a speicalist and difficult to replace, then you are more likely to be able to put off a start date for a whole month. --Penelope</I> You said: “Remember, almost no one loses a written offer because he asks for more money.”

The question I’m struggling with is:

How many people lose an offer because of start date negotiations?

(we’re talking about a month long disparity here)

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Yes, you can easily lose a job offer because of a start date. You’re being hired becuase there is work that needs doing. If the work can’t wait, it can’t wait.

This is a great example of why specialists have more flexiblity in their work. If you are a speicalist and difficult to replace, then you are more likely to be able to put off a start date for a whole month.

–Penelope

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