[Twistofsin]

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Hey guys I have a phone interview for a job today. I've already talked to the firm a couple of times.

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I do not think you have the leverage you think you have.

J

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Wasn't trying to suggest I have a ton of leverage, though they do give the impression that they'll be making an offer.

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Negotiation - I'm planning on going to my current boss once I have a formal offer and seeing what he can offer (I'm currently at an even smaller start-up with terrible pay). They know I have some interest in where I'm at, but do I tell them this or leave that out?

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Don't do this, it almost never works out. Don't even go to your current boss with your new offer.

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Is this true? I thought this was pretty standard. I think my boss views me as somewhat important to the company and I wouldn't mind staying if his offer were competitive. I can see how it might be awkward, but I feel like after the decision is made it's reasonable to think we could move past that.

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It sets a bad precedent for your relationship with the company from there pov.