As California Democrats and Republicans struggle to find a satisfactory compromise and seal the deal on a new and overdue state budget, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's frustration has risen to the point of making threats. He's considering an executive order that would reduce 200,000 state employees' salaries to the $6.55 per hour federal minimum wage, which CitizenSugar points out is $1.45 less than the state's minimum wage.
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Earlier I shared with you most of my interview with Linda Babcock, professor of economics and author of Ask For It. We talked about how important it is for women to learn to ask for more at work, but there are certain points you should keep in mind before going into a negotiation.
SavvySugar: What are your top tips for women entering a negotiation, your golden rules for going into a meeting?
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I had the fortunate opportunity to speak with Linda Babcock, a Professor of Economics at Carnegie Mellon University and an expert on women and negotiation. Her most recent book, Ask For It, explores the reasons why negotiating is necessary and how to go about asking for more. She was a pleasure to interview, so intelligent and good humored, with an arsenal of interesting observations and tips.
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