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Also, if you have friends in management in your area, hit them up for
info. Many hiring managers are armed with a nice little spreadsheet
listing salary ranges in the area based on job type.
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::: -----Original Message-----
::: It might be worth trying. For all that the HR person seemed
::: open, an
::: appearance of openess is occasionally nothing more.
::: Sometimes, it can be
::: a negotiating tactic.However, keep in mind that making the
::: effort may
::: brand you in the company's mind as someone who would be
::: unlikely to stay
::: for long.
:::
::: Another thing to consider: when was the last time you
::: looked for work?
::: If you haven't looked around for a couple of years, you may
::: want to see
::: if the rates have dropped for your areas of expertise. Very
::: probably
::: they have. You should check out what similar jobs are
::: offering before
::: you do anything; if nothing else, you'll be better able to
::: negotiate if
::: you have a clear idea of the going rates.
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