Get that Raise

Jason R. Rich suggests in Get that Raise (Entrepreneur Press) that if your employer asks about your desired salary, that means there's room to negotiate: “Sometimes employers have predefined compensation packages that go with job titles. Look for clues from your employers that indicate they're open to negotiate. But know when it's time to stop - an extra $50 a week, for example, isn't worth jeopardizing the entire negotiation."
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