smonster, I understand that women consistently undervalue their work. Is this a quote you'd consider high if you'd received it from another contractor? You have years of experience and skills that you're bringing to work that will have a very tangible outcome. Plus, if you put things a little high and the other party counter offers that still gives you room to negotiate without feeling like you're getting ripped off. Don't undersell yourself--you'll have plenty of a**holes trying to do that for you.
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Calli - Feb 15, 2017 1:40:00 am PST #29177 of 30002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Zenkitty - Feb 15, 2017 6:39:21 am PST #29178 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
What Calli said.
Virtual hugs to everyone.
Busy day.
SuziQ - Feb 15, 2017 7:13:08 am PST #29179 of 30002
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
I had my 3 month Lasik follow-up today. While my vision is SO MUCH better than it was presurgery, it still isn't without issue. So we are doing a 6 month follow-up as a "pre-enhancement" appointment. Basically, if my vision hasn't improved in that time, they will schedule a "tune up" Lasik procedure. More lasers. Wheee. At least that is free.
Zenkitty - Feb 15, 2017 8:41:19 am PST #29180 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Is it stupid for me to drive 20 hours round-trip to pick up this desk? It's EXACTLY what I want, and it's only $50. link
brenda m - Feb 15, 2017 8:50:16 am PST #29181 of 30002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
That's a pretty long drive. What would the gas and maybe truck rental add to it?
(Weirdly, I just drove past there yesterday. But I wouldn't have had a way to transport anyway.)
Dana - Feb 15, 2017 8:54:14 am PST #29182 of 30002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
How much would it cost to pay someone to do it?
Zenkitty - Feb 15, 2017 8:55:22 am PST #29183 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I just drove past there yesterday.
I knew there was a Buffista in the area! Okay, tell you what: I'll rent a van, you go pick it up, I'll fly up there, I'll buy you dinner and a puppy (or whatever), I'll sleep on your couch, and I'll drive the van home with my new desk. What do you say?
meara - Feb 15, 2017 8:55:54 am PST #29184 of 30002
Twenty hours? Yes that's nuts. Ten hours of you ALSO had some good reason to be in that city like visiting a friend and could add a day? Maybe. But 20 is a lot.
Zenkitty - Feb 15, 2017 9:02:08 am PST #29185 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
But I could fly there and rent a van and it would be a ten hour drive, which is totally doable.
smonster - Feb 15, 2017 9:06:01 am PST #29186 of 30002
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Thanks, Calli. Part of it is me being so broke I can't imagine having that money for such a small thing. Part is not having much basis for comparison, not having dealt with the money side ever, and worrying about asking too much. Encouraging me to value my work is one thing Bill is very good at.