I can’t stand negotiating. That’s why when the tree guy stopped by and offered $550 to cut down the tree I wanted nothing to do with the process….until I reframed my thought process.
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Joe is a former financial advisor and media representative for American Express and Ameriprise. He was the “Money Man” at Detroit television WXYZ-TV, appearing twice weekly. He’s also appeared in Bride, Best Life, and Child magazines, the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Sun-Times, Detroit News and Baltimore Sun newspapers and numerous other media outlets. Joe holds B.A Degrees from The Citadel and Michigan State University.
I am glad you were able to save some money and still feel good about it. You know I am not shy about negotiating on certain things 🙂
There’s a certain truth to the adage, ask and it shall be given you. We can’t always expect other people to know what we want or what we need. There’s no shame in asking, if they agree then well and good. If not, at least you asked and you got a definite answer that won’t leave you with what-ifs or what-nots.