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also - don't be afraid to

Submitted by Brent on June 20, 2007 - 20:18.

also - don't be afraid to stand up: lean over to shake their hand and say "Thanks for the interview, but we'd better stop wasting each other's time right there. It looks like you can't afford me after all, have a nice day."

A friend of mine says that her husband has literally pulled that stunt (well, I think it's a stunt, apparently this guy was dead serious) and had it work.

Just like in any negotiation situation, don't forget that your most powerful negotiation tool is that you can get up and walk out and enjoy the rest of your life if you don't like their terms.

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