And there's nothing to suggest that it was specifically the maternity leave ask that caused them to rescind the offer. And men do negotiate for paternity leave.

I agree, I think an email is not the best option. For one thing, listing your requests in writing just makes them look more like demands, and there's no room to decide "oops, #1 didn't go over well, so I'll skip #2 and just go right to #3 which I really want".

I would be OK with that- IF someone was only trying to negotiate salary. But she is asking for perks that would not only cost the employer a little more money, but also reduce her productivity. Even if she isn't making demands, she is signaling what would make her a happy employee, and as an employer, I want to make…

I doubt we're getting the whole story here. I've seen some pretty high end contracts negotiated via email but there were always peripheral discussions happening.

That's interesting - I was just at a salary negotiation workshop for women and they specifically recommended avoiding negotiation during the interview. Secure an offer first, then negotiate.

This isn't a prank, this is his friends being assholes.

Full disclosure Torch: I am an engineer and... these are the kinds of things I'm occasionally excited about.

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FINNISH HER!

I worked with C4C directly in purchasing their cars. Yes, people did turn in Syclones and Typhoons.

NO. FUCKING. WAY.

My favorite Barack Obama quote ever, speaking to Vibe magazine during the campaign:
"You guys are hip. I can't be hip anymore, I'm running for President."

It's sad but true, but intelligent and entertaining eccentrics don't tend to successfully curry the popular vote.

I think it is very difficult for anyone in this day and age to pick one truck manufacturer and stick with them. For instance, I drive a 06 Chevy 2500hd Duramax truck with the Allison transmision. I bought my truck because at the time the 6.0 Powerstrokes in the fords were garbage, and the transmissions and…

There is too much ambiguity in "best". Also, best what? Compact? heavy duty? half ton?

Those velocity stacks...... droooool

This feels like it should get a "Thanks, Obama!"

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