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The first step to asking for more money is to save enough to be able to do so.
by commonsense 17y ago
The first step to asking for more money is to save enough to be able to do so.
- mistermann 17y agoWords of wisdom. If you aren't really able to walk away from a job, you're not in the drivers seat. In your case, I'd recommend trying to work 6 month contracts and always try to have a new one in the queue for more money, if possible, so you can ask for an increase at the end, or take the other job. But be classy about it.
- commonsense 17y ago> always try to have a new one in the queue I would take it one step further. Always have at least two active contracts at any given time. Real leverage.
- dnsworks 17y agoThe real fun part is when you're so over-flowing that you're hiring full-time engineers and you've turned into a consulting company. That's what happened with my last company.. I don't recommend it though, consulting isn't very scaleable, and there are no big exits.
- lsc 17y agoeh, disagree. I don't think I've ever seen anyone get fired for saying "Hey, boss, it would be really great if you could give me a raise"