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How in the world would someone in the "negotiation phase" be able to make a
good decision about what tool we should be using when they have not worked a
day in the company? Would you really expect me, as someone interviewing you,
to say, "You are absolutely right, you know so much more about my company
than I do, we should switch tools just because you say so."
I'm hoping I mis-read your statement.
Paul
> -----Original Message-----
> From: david -dot- locke -at- amd -dot- com [SMTP:david -dot- locke -at- amd -dot- com]
> If they use MS Word, and you want to use Frame, ask for it during
> negotiations. The day you sign the contract is the day you have no pull,
> and no longer have to pandered to. It will be a while before you build up
> some credibility and influence.
>
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