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Ask HN: What are my options for interviewing and negotiating advice?

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I am currently approached by a startup who wary of working with me because of schedule conflicts from my university courses. They would like to know how much money I am expecting for this job. Of course I have many questions for approaching this. Should I offer to work hourly? Should I 'pro-rate' my salary accounting for the hours I would be available to work? What kinds of arrangements can I expect will be suitable for a similar company?

What I would really like to know is: Aside from posting here, I think the general audience would like to know what resources are available for working through this. Are there companies who provide this? People in the community?

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From a developer point of view one frequent advise is to never give a number first.

https://www.kalzumeus.com/2012/01/23/salary-negotiation/ has a chapter on that.

Are there companies who provide this?

Yes, well, consultants and ebook writers. Most seem to target freelancers who want to raise their prices though, not job starters. For example https://doubleyourfreelancing.com/

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