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Why past negotiation success can create future hesitation

I negotiated hard for my current salary two years ago and got what I wanted but now I'm afraid to ask for more because I don't want to seem greedy or pushy.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Previous assertiveness can paradoxically make us more cautious if we internalize negative reactions to our advocacy.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Negotiation — salary raises rates?”

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