Company: That is something to consider but we'd like you to live in Bville for a little longer and then move to NYCville for a few years and then maybe move around to a few more cities so you can do x, y and z. Forget about Eville and a, b, c.
Me: So...I'd really like to live in Eville and do a, b and c for the next couple of years and I'm open to your plan in the future but right now, this is what I would like to do.
Company: You should be moving upward and onward. Living in Eville and doing a, b and c won't do that for you. You will have to go to NYCville and do x, y and z.
Me: Totally understand what you are saying and that this might be a bit of a detour from your plan for me but..I'd really like to live in Eville and do a, b and c for the next couple of years and I'm open to your plan in the future but right now, this is what I would like to do.
Company: But we don't think this is the right thing for you. You will love NYCville and doing x, y and z. It will be the best role you have ever had and you will learn so much, blah, blah, blah (more selling)
My internal voice kicks in: "Negotiators Tell. Sales People Sell"
Me: I agree with what you are saying... that the role will be the best thing ever but...for the next couple of years, I'd really like to do a, b and c and live in Eville and THEN let's plan the next 5-7 years. "Negotiators Tell"
We shall see...all I can do is ask for what I want right?
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