[lwhi]

I would have thought the concept of 'leverage' is more useful.

[pdimitar]

I'll do you one even better: "Never land in a situation where you just got fired and have to find a job quickly. Easy, right?".

That's what 99.9% of all negotiation advice I ever saw boils down to. Basically beat the game before it beats you.

Really cute... until you remember most people don't live to "play the negotiation game". They want a stable paycheck and to raise their family.

But who's asking, right.

[lwhi]

It boils down to being able to walk away .. but you're totally right, most people are never able to be in that position. It's a luxury for most.

[pdimitar]

True, and thanks for acknowledging it. I admit I am really tired of cookie-cutter advice lately and sometimes get triggered and call it out in less than a productive tone. Thanks for not reacting to it. :)