30 Quotes by Bill Coleman

People believe they're being cheated, which is generally not true.

Companies continued to build their e-businesses, resulting in increased revenue and pipeline, and improving our confidence in our ability to meet our goals for the first half of fiscal 2002, even in this challenging economic and IT spending environment.

And that's the average worker. The reality is that while every commuter is experiencing a financial hardship with increases in gas prices, those individuals earning the minimum wage of $5.15 per hour are being the hardest hit, with a whopping 11.3% of their salary being pumped into their gas tank annually.

A raise should be based on performance and market data establishing the value of your job.

I'm not saying that everybody is going to jump ship, but they are thinking. It doesn't prove intent but it does demonstrate a disposition to look.

If you have a special situation that really was beyond your control, like a medical expense, then perhaps you can find a way to bring that up. But in general, while many bosses will care on a personal level, ultimately your problems aren't the company's problems. Keep it about your performance, rather than need.

Good managers know the work ethic of each of their employees and know who's a producer and who's a slacker.

These are much higher paying jobs than I've been looking at. I've been really looking to find a career and these are great options for me.

This is a classic negotiation technique. It's a gentle, soft indication of your disapproval and a great way to keep negotiating. Count to 10. By then, the other person usually will start talking and may very well make a higher offer.