Comments on: How Strong Is Your Bargaining Power?

By: Donald Latumahina

Donald Latumahina — Sat, 22 May 2010 08:36:07 +0000

Steve,
I love the idea too. I also like your term “future proofing your career.”
As for the TV shows I watch, I have just one other show I regularly watch: American Idol. Looks like I’m not a TV person :)

By: Steve-Prospering With Aspergers

Steve-Prospering With Aspergers — Fri, 21 May 2010 21:34:59 +0000

Donald, I love the idea of future proofing your career and becoming increasingly valuable through the skills that you choose to learn. For example, I intend to increase my value by learning one of the most common languages in the world: Spanish.

By the way, you said that the Apprentice UK is one of the few shows that you watch. What are some of your other favorites? Just curious :)

By: Donald Latumahina

Donald Latumahina — Wed, 19 May 2010 01:23:12 +0000

Matt,
I like your idea about scarcity. That’s a very good idea.

Eduard,
I agree with you. Bargaining power helps you get the most out of the transaction.

Roman,
I’m sure you can make it. Good luck!

By: Roman Soluk

Roman Soluk — Tue, 18 May 2010 07:50:07 +0000

Very nice idea, Donald! Thanks a lot for sharing this post!

I’ve experienced some time ago this what you have written about fish. Now, I realize I was wrong and that I need to have a strong bargaining power. It’s time to change it. Thanks for a help!

By: Eduard @ People Skills Decoded

Eduard @ People Skills Decoded — Mon, 17 May 2010 18:07:36 +0000

Hey, this is a cool topic :)

I think a lot of people don’t get what they’re really worth because they lack the power to be assertive. In a way, they get used and they sell themselves short. This is why bargaining power is important. It helps you get as much as possible in return for what you provide.

By: Matt Maresca

Matt Maresca — Mon, 17 May 2010 17:22:56 +0000

I like this thinking, good post. In relation to #2 (avoid desperate situations), another way to increase bargaining power is to create scarcity (a sort of desperate situation the other way around). Let your value be seen as constantly increasing and in-demand by showing that your offer is not going to be around forever.

I also like what you said about self improvement. Very awesome! I know you’re always improving yourself, Donald. Keep the good stuff coming!