<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMany of us, especially women, shy away from negotiating. We don’t want to come across as too greedy or demanding. However, keep in mind that companies expect you to negotiate. Many companies put out a lower ballpark figure, saving some room for negotiation. If you accept the first offer they make, you are leaving money on the table. You owe it to yourself to negotiate. No one is going to reject you just because you negotiated. Go out there and ask for what you want!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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