What’s the best way to negotiate more money during a contract to FTE conversion? My manager and I had the conversion convo today and he said he’d like to convert me immediately and took the action item to do so. In terms of comp he said they should already have what I’m expecting but I don’t think I communicated any FTE number to my contracting company. In this job market with all the layoffs, should I count my blessings and take what I can get or is there wiggle room.
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Negotiation 101:
they will always offer you the lowest compensation package first. you always counter with higher.

But the real question: why are you asking other freelancers about advice on how to convert to FT? *scratches head*

Freelancers don’t convert. We’re self employed.

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