Offer Letter

[John Garison]

Once again I agree with Mr. Kim-Eng. Often in an interview, I get a 
sense that money might be a major obstacle in the negotiation, and I 
often will bring it up as a potential showstopper. If I'm expecting 
salary X, and they're expecting to pay X-Y, then we have a problem. And 
if the difference is significant, then there's no sense in proceeding. 
This is especially true as a freelancer. If I expect to get 2 or 3 times 
more than they're willing to pay per hour, the sooner that's discovered 
the better for both of us. Every now and then I get a call back when 
they discover the quality of what their range will provide, but not often.

My 2¢,


John G


Gene Kim-Eng wrote:
> In a case where
> my stated starting sum is more
>
> [edited: was "less" originally
> but context says it was incorrect]
>
> than what the company has
> budgeted and they don't have the ability or the will to come
> up, I prefer to just cut the discussion short as quickly as
> possible and get on with my life.
>
>