What would it take for you to quit your job?
Too easy to answer?
Then what would it take for you tostayat your job?
Photo courtesy of Chad Busta
Considering how hot the job market is, that question could come up sooner than you think.
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Its seven minutes from my driveway, compared to my half-hour commute, Busta says.
On the other hand, he really liked his current job and the autonomy it offered.
Initially, I was like, oh crap, am I in trouble?
Did you know?
Its that important to me.
Hes had no regrets.
They showed they want to keep good employees, Busta says.
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Then check out our expert advice for negotiating.
You dont want to start negotiating for something youre not going to ever accept, Lederman says.
Is the company healthy?
I would go Google the company in the news and find out whats being said about them.
Are there lawsuits pending?…
Next, assess your standing within the company from your employers perspective.
Maybe youre not as a valuable as you think.
So what language do you should probably use in the discussion?
Is it, I want to talk about how I get to that next level.
And remember that money isnt everything;benefits are also part of your compensation package.
Consider negotiating for a title change, increased vacation time, education reimbursement or flexible work arrangements.
it’s crucial that you tell them… Be Honest
Now comes your employers reply.
The next step is critical to negotiating the best counteroffer, according to Lederman.
Theyre going to ask what that offer is, she says.
I would be honest; I would share the information.
It gives you more negotiating power to say, I havent negotiated with them, Lederman says.
So this is their offer beat it.
It could just be a not now.
What do I need to do?
Can we review this in six months?
So be prepared to walk away.
You could be backing yourself into a corner saying, OK, I got another job.
They might be like, OK, then were going to fire you, she says.
Leave on really good terms.
confirm you dont burn a bridge on the way out.
They reinvested in you, it’s crucial that you reinvest in them.
Show it through your dedication, through your work, she says.
Also, it’s possible for you to verbalize it.
you’re able to say, Thank you for trusting in me and for recommitting to me.
Dont you just love a happy ending?
Tiffany Wendeln Connors is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
She covers benefits, hidden jobs and work-from-home opportunities.
Read herbio hereor catch her on Twitter@TiffanyWendeln.
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