My sister made an offer on a house. My advise to her is to determine the maximum price she is willing to pay before negotiations begin. It is too easy to talk yourself into making concessions if you have not drawn a line in the sand.
Know the most and the least you are willing to pay for anything and you are far more likely to be happy with the final price. Understand your boundaries and you will recognize them as they approach. Stressful situations become easier because it is a decision you have made well in advance, and all that remains is for you to communicate it with an empowering word too seldom used. You will say, “No”.
A friend of mine recently quit her job. She was at odds with the management, and when they reached a line she was unwilling to cross, she did the only thing she could, she quit. Personal and working relationships need boundaries too, and just like negotiating a price, its important to know where yours are, or you risk losing site of them altogether.
Quitting your job is never an easy decision, particularly so in these times, so I congratulated my friend on being self aware enough to know her limits, and courageous enough to make sacrifices to keep them. You sell your knowledge, skill, and effort to your employer, do not to throw your character in to the bargain, because you will find that your salary will not compensate you for the loss.
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I have had the pleasure once in my career of saying, “Take this job and shove it,” to someone who tried to push me too far. Although a little scary, it is also extremely satisfying.
Sticking to principles can be tough at times, but always the right decision. You can’t sell your soul for money. I did this once as well and it turns out right in the end. God for your friend for having the courage to stick to her convictions.