If you’re looking for a raise, or looking for a new job and dread the question “so how much are you looking to make,” you’re walking into a minefield that could either result in you making a good, fair wage, or getting underpaid from the start.

如果你期望加薪，或者寻一份工作却害怕被问“那么你希望拿多少薪水”，那你便走入了雷区，不是最后报酬不菲便是从一开始就待遇偏低。

Here are some things to avoid when it’s time to talk turkey.

该开诚布公时就要避免以下几点:

Negotiating by email or chat

避免通过邮件和聊天沟通

Overlooking other perks available for the job or included with your job

忽视你这份工作其它一些津贴

Being afraid to make the first move

害怕主动提出迈出第一步

Giving in to your nerves and letting the conversation run away from you

因太过紧张而不提这一话题

You should absolutely consider your job’s other benefits or at least negotiate them when you talk about your whole pay package. Are you giving up something like flex time or remote work in exchange for coming into the office every day for a little more money?

你一定要考虑你工作有没有其它好处，至少在讨论整体薪资的时候要考虑进去。你是不是放弃了灵活工作和远程工作的机会，就为了多拿点薪水而每天要进办公室坐班?

Making the first move is fine, as long as you’re well aware of your value and the value of your skills and qualifications.

掌握主动，只要你知道自己的价值和你资质的价值所在。