An offer from out of left field changes the rules of the game. It’s the bargaining chip you need so don’t be afraid to use it.
Being asked to accommodate someone isn’t the same as self-sacrifice. It’s something to keep in mind today.
You wished for change at work and you got it. Whether it’s a moment for regret or the impetus to charge forward into the unknown is all up to you.
Your stock answer is that “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”. Well it should be clear that a certain something’s broken and now it’s time to fix it.
This is the part of the negotiation where people need to discuss things amongst themselves. Rest assured you made the strongest case you could.
Someone’s trying to backpedal on an agreement. Let them. You know you’ve got all the bases covered and that they’ll have to make good on their word.
