Where We Try to Resolve (not Absolve) Workplace Wickedness
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the confessor(09/29/2006)
The way I explain it is that I am interested in making money for the company and myself. If the person hiring you doesn't get that, then I would prefer not to work there. That's why I said it takes courage to do this...however, it's better to find out now rather than live on the false hope that somehow things will get better-they won't!
 the confessor(09/29/2006)
BTW, most senior managers I know usually have labeled as difficult people who have trouble in identifying and then addressing their needs in and out of the workplace. One time I went in and negotiated a pay and residual package. The boss readily agreed, mainly because it worked for the company, but also because I "hadn't been a worm about it.." Getting what you want is all about timing, making clear your needs at the very beginning with an employer is the best time for that!
avid reader(10/03/2006)
>It takes real courage to ask tough questions of the person interviewing you for a job, but after all, it is your life and career. < This is something we all need to be reminded of now and again. Thanks for this post!
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just me (09/29/2006)
My concern is that I don't want to be labeled as difficult right off the bat, which is what seems like happened to you. Yes, I wouldn't want to work at a place like that anyway, but what if the front HR person labels you as difficult for asking these types of questions? I agree, they should be asked, but can you recommend any strategies for asking them in a way that makes you seem earnest?
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