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Re: FWD: Resources for Do's and Don't of Contracting
Subject:Re: FWD: Resources for Do's and Don't of Contracting From:"Porrello, Leonard" <leonard -dot- porrello -at- COMPAQ -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 2 Sep 1998 06:07:55 -0700
On John's point below, exactly how does one get the highest rate? I have
researched the archive on this issue, but I still have the following
questions. I really need concrete and specific information.
For my current job I write, edit, and fully manage my projects from start to
finish. I work with developers, from engineering specs, and with the
application to create and maintain the document suite for which I am
responsible.
Exactly how does all of that translate into $$$ when I negotiate my salary?
How does one arrive at a wage to ask for and how does one justify it to an
employer--potential or current?
Thanks in advance!
Leonard Porrello
Compaq, Telecom Network Solutions
Pubs, Omaha
402.384.7390
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Posada
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 1998 7:38 AM
> To: TECHWR-L -at- LISTSERV -dot- OKSTATE -dot- EDU
> Subject: Re: FWD: Resources for Do's and Don't of Contracting
>
> 5) Get the highest rate you can.
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