your well-researched figure in that category. But thats another article.

) From there, you

could segue into talking about your history (if you have one) as a telecommunicating or
four-day workweek employee and how it proved to positively impact your productivity.
Then present your desired flexibility terms as a topic for negotiation.
Dos and Donts for Negotiationg Salary in a Tough Economy:

1. Research
Do research salaries for positions comparable to yours before you attend an
interview or review. Know what the high, median, and low salaries are for
someone with your skills, experience, and education.
Dont assume that salary and/or benefits arent negotiable in this type of economy.
Most organizations -- about 80 percent, in fact -- expect negotiations and leave
themselves some wiggle room.
2. Make a good impression
Do focus on fostering a positive impression during your meeting. Plan to spend a
good portion of your time getting to know each other, and building relationships.
Dont start the interview by launching right into salary and benefits. Its important
to show that you are interested in the organization and the role youll play, and not
focused solely on money.
3. Point out your value
Do talk about how you can contribute to the organizations bottom line. Discuss
concrete ways in which you contribute to the companys profits, and are therefore
worth a salary increase.