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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "EarthNSky" <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net>
To: "Homestead List" <homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 12:45 AM
Subject: [Homestead] hypothetical negotiating for a job


> We all know the economy sucks right now and jobs are few and far
> between.  I have a hypothetical question for you...
> Knowing that many companies are cash strapped, if a company is
> interested in negotiation with you for a job, what kind of perks would
> you ask for?  Car, phone, 3 weeks vacation, flex time, gas allowance,
> laptop???  Negotiation is an art, and I usually end up with less
> 'benefits' than my co-workers because I did not cut a good deal, or when
> I do cut a deal, the employer backs out after I'm hired.
> Like Lynn, I've only been half looking for a job.  I enjoy being a full
> time homesteader, but Skyguy would prefer that I work.  I've been
> thinking about what I would ask for.  Do you think it is prudent to try
> to make any kind of bargain with the economy so tough and jobs so
> scarce?  Unemployment is very high here, and if someone were to call, do
> I just accept a job with no bargaining just to have one, even though I
> really would prefer to stay home, is that stupid?  Where is the fine line?
>
> --
> "Never expect magic from no where"  Baringo (Kenyan) working motto
> http://erthnsky.blogspot.com/
> EarthNSky Farm, NW Georgia, USA
>
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