Stephanie, I went to one where that happened, too. YUUUUCK.

I once played one where we had to guess the names of baby animals (it was a co-worker at The Nature Conservancy). That was cool but man, I wish I had been able to text billytea because some of them were HARD.

Also, based on our discussion, I think I’d feel more comfortable thinking about the higher end of the range I mentioned yesterday afternoon.

you might want to put actual numbers in there. Remember that much of the reason that women are paid less than men is that they do not negotiate as hard or ask for as much money.

Also, based on our discussion, I think I’d feel more comfortable thinking about the $XY,000 end of my salary requirements that I mentioned yesterday.

???

Or if I toughen up slightly:

Also, based on our discussion, I’d feel more comfortable leaning toward the $XY,000 end of my salary requirements that I mentioned yesterday.

yes Sox, I will eat today. First I need to stop hitting snooze and get out of bed.

:: motions to imaginary waiter :: Motivation please?

I like the second one Nora. Don't be afraid to ask for what you deserve. If they say no, you haven't lost anything.

Yesterday was definitely on the list - my boss was in a pissy mood (didn't take it out on me, bless him), one of our staff got in a super-energetic state and kept coming up with ideas that she needed my input to make work AND bombarding me with e-mails about scheduled things ... that were months in advance AND were inaccurate. bleah.

Can you specify what about that discussion caused you to feel the job was at the higher end of the pay range?

What Vortex said, Nora. Remember, what they were paying the woman who is leaving is already in the budget, so you're not exactly asking them to come up with new funds.

:: motions to imaginary waiter :: Motivation please?

Fresh out. I recommend the frittata with a side of sloth.