Re:What to say when recruiters ask you to name the first number
by 1000units on Sunday August 19, 2018 @05:24PM
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It has nothing to do with trust. They just vetted your abilities and decided you can make them money. Now you're fighting for your cut. This also has nothing to do with how much you "need". I need a cabin and an axe. I want half of what I'm bringing to the table, and that's what matters to both of us.
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Re:What to say when recruiters ask you to name the first number
by DannyBee on Sunday August 19, 2018 @08:09PM
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What you said is "I don't trust you so i'm instead going to assume you are out to get me and screw me as hard as i let you".
That has everything to do with trust.
Re:What to say when recruiters ask you to name the first number
by 1000units on Sunday August 19, 2018 @08:29PM
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A twenty-two year old straight out of school might think you're his friend.
I know, and you know, we aren't friends.
Don't ask me what I need. That's none of your business. I don't need anything. Tell me what I'm worth to you, then pick a respectful cut. I already have a good idea about the right number, and I'll fight for it, because I've already made people a lot of money. They weren't friends either, but we've sure as hell shaken hands with genuine shit-eating grins on our faces because we're capable professionals, and we didn't pretend. That's the recipe for success.