Originally Posted by Davetastic

So, you are on the negotiating committee?! Unless you were there, what is said behind closed doors is nothing more than hearsay. Or did "a buddy" tell you what happened? Regardless, to challenge a corporate officer is NOT a successful negotiating strategy IMO. In my estimation, EVERYTHING that is agreed upon will be put in writing so why do you feel the need to communicate that someone might have employed such an antagonistic approach to negotiating?

As far as 6 months living expenses is concerned, isn't that dependent on the assets and liabilities of the individual? Perhaps that may be your recommendation based on your finances. I see your point but wouldn't it just be better to say what the pay or retirement contribution is and leave it at that instead of saying the reason for coming here is to get typed and bail? People will do that regardless....or stay. Just leave the BS out of it.