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if i could just make one life easier, one life better, then life is worth it. finally found my nirvana.

[Mike Investing @MrMikeInvesting]

This simple rule has proven success, & guarantees your portfolio to outperform the S&P 500 year after year…

Buy stocks when $VIX is $30

Buy even more stocks when $VIX is $45+

Sell stocks when $VIX is $14

& repeat the cycle endlessly…

[Simons @Simon_Ingari]

❌ Want
“I want 80,000.”
✅ Expect
“I expect a package in the 80,000 range based on the role.”

❌ Need
“I need a higher salary to manage my bills.”
✅ Request
“I’d like to request 90,000 considering my experience.”

❌ Hope
“I hope you can increase the offer.”
✅ Propose
“I’d like to propose 100,000 as a fair adjustment.”

❌ Feel
“I feel like I should earn more.”
✅ Estimate
“I estimate the market rate for this role is around 120,000.”

❌ Think
“I think 70,000 might be okay.”
✅ Assess
“I assess that 70,000–80,000 aligns with industry standards.”

❌ Wish
“I wish the salary was higher.”
✅ Recommend
“I recommend revising the offer to 95,000.”

❌ Ask for
“I want to ask for a higher salary.”
✅ Negotiate
“I’d like to negotiate the compensation package.”

❌ Accept anything
“I can accept anything, I just want the job.”
✅ Consider options
“I���m open to considering options within a fair range.”

❌ Can take
“I can take the lower offer if needed.”
✅ Am open to
“I am open to discussing a competitive offer.”

❌ Don’t mind
“I don’t mind a lower salary.”
✅ Prefer
“I prefer a package that reflects my responsibilities.”

❌ Beg
“Please increase the salary, I beg you.”
✅ Discuss
“Can we discuss a possible revision of the offer?”

❌ Just want
“I just want a small increase.”
✅ Am seeking
“I am seeking compensation that matches my skill set.”

❌ Guess
“I guess 60,000 is okay.”
✅ Project
“I project a reasonable range of 75,000 to 85,000.”

❌ Try
“I’ll try to manage with this salary.”
✅ Aim
“I aim for a package that supports long-term performance.”

❌ Take whatever
“I’ll take whatever you offer.”
✅ Align with market value
“I’d like the offer to align with market value.”

❌ Maybe
“Maybe we can raise it a little?”
✅ Confidently state
“I’d like to confidently state that 100,000 is ideal.”

❌ Lower if needed
“I can lower my expectations if needed.”
✅ Based on responsibilities
“My expectation is based on the level of responsibility.”

❌ Believe I should get
“I believe I should get more.”
✅ Based on my expertise
“Based on my expertise, a higher package is appropriate.”

❌ Adjust down
“Okay, we can adjust down the figure.”
✅ Adjust appropriately
“We can adjust the offer appropriately if needed.”

❌ Settle
“I can settle for that amount.”
✅ Agree on fair compensation
“I’d like us to agree on fair compensation for the role.”

Why You Should Avoid the “❌” Verbs
1. They make you sound unsure or desperate
2. They weaken your bargaining position.
3. They show lack of confidence in your value.
4. They allow the employer to control the negotiation.
5. They reduce your chances of getting a competitive salary.

Why the “✅” Verbs Are Better
1. They show confidence and clarity.
2. They present your value more professionally.
3. They help you negotiate without sounding aggressive.
4. They keep the conversation focused on skills, not emotion.
5. They strengthen your position while remaining respectful.

No interview invitation in the last 6 weeks?
Let’s help you fix that CV and get you noticed. Email your CV to [email protected] with subject 'Revamp'.

[icey9715 @Icey715]

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[Simons @Simon_Ingari]

1) The scope clarity check

❌ "It’s a digital marketing role, but I guess helping with admin is fine too"
✅ "Could you share the full job description and key responsibilities?"

Why this matters: Vague roles lead to unexpected (and unpaid) extras. Always get clarity.

2) The decision window ask

❌ "Sure, I accept. When do I start?"
✅ "Thanks so much, may I take 1-2 days to review before confirming?"

Why this matters: Taking time shows confidence, not hesitation. It gives you space to evaluate or negotiate.

3) The offer breakdown request

❌ "KES.70,000? Sounds okay, I guess"
✅ "Could I have a breakdown of the compensation, salary, bonuses, benefits?"

Why this matters: What you see isn’t always what you get. Don’t leave money or perks on the table.

4) The future growth probe

❌ "I’ll figure things out once I start"
✅ "Where have others in this role progressed to? Is there a career path here?"

Why this matters: You’re not just choosing a job. You’re choosing a future. Make sure there is one.

Before you accept, equip yourself with the right insights.

No interview invitation in the last 6 weeks?
Let’s help you fix that CV and get you noticed. Email your CV to [email protected] with subject 'Revamp'.

[Prime AI @primemans]

I watched my cousin do 4 hours of grad school work on an iPad in 40 minutes.

No laptop. No charger cable draped across the library table. Just the iPad, propped up, moving faster than anyone around her.

I asked what she was doing.

"Everyone treats this thing like a Netflix machine. It's not. Apple hid a real operating system in here and never bothered to tell people. Give me 10 minutes."

She wasn't kidding.

10 settings later, I understood why she cancelled $47/month in apps and subscriptions and hasn't opened her laptop in 3 months.

Here's everything she showed me 🧵

[Simons @Simon_Ingari]

Interviewer : "Tell me about yourself"

Weak candidate : Talks about education, hobbies, location etc ❌❌❌❌

High value candidate :

[lingdenn. @lingdenling]

0.11 — #LingOrm #หลิงออม

Ling tries to pronounce Nong Neen’s last name (Patcharathakul)

Ling: Thai names are so hard to remember
Ling: The first and last names of Thai ppl are hard to remember
Orm: Sethratanapong
Ling: Sethratanathapong
Orm: 😒😒
LingOrm: Sethratanapong ✅
Ling: Whose (last)name is that?
Orm: ‼️‼️‼️😒🙄
Ling: Your (last)name?

#วาดฝันวันวิวาห์ #InLoveForeverTheSeries

[Siri 🤓 @FreenBeckbabe]

Which tastes better?

Ling : 😄

What does that mean P'Ling? Dont sus👀 you smiling without answering?

#LingOrm #หลิงออม

[Jaxon @jaxoncoder]

8/ Grab your phone right now.

Go to Settings -> General -> VPN and Device Management.

If you see a section called Configuration Profile or Mobile Device Management that you did not install yourself, you are being tracked. Someone else has the absolute keys to your own device.

[Jeya • English Hacks @sourvive]

“To my friend who isn't my friend anymore.
I used to know all your colours and share the same hues,
but now you've become a you I'm colourblind to”

I'm in love with this poem by Maxine Meixner 😭😭😭😭

[Pediatric Imaging @pedsimaging]

School ager who has pain at distal interphalangeal joint after jamming their finger

Lateral radiograph shows faint triangular avulsion fragment at insertion of common extensor tendon...

#FOAMed #MedEd #FOAMRad #PedsRad #RadEd #radiology #Ortho #Orthopedics #EmergencyMedicine

[Simons @Simon_Ingari]

“How are you?” is your first chance to show:

1. Composure
2. Energy
3. Professionalism

Try this instead:

“I’m doing well, thank you — and I appreciate the opportunity to meet with you today. I’m looking forward to our conversation.”

Or, if you want a slightly stronger version:

“I’m doing well, thank you. I’ve been looking forward to this discussion and learning more about what success looks like in this role.”

Short. Warm. Confident.
Then let them lead into the interview.

[Holy Bible @Holy__Bible1]

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28

[Aria Westcott @AriaWestcott]

Your WiFi router keeps a list of every site your devices visit.

Most people have no idea it is there.

Here is how to see yours and clear it:

[Jason @Jasoncoderx]

A woman’s iPhone died at 2pm every day for 6 months straight.

She carried a charger everywhere. A battery pack in her purse. A cable in the car. Her phone basically lived plugged into walls.

Battery Health said 89%. So she booked the Genius Bar, expecting to pay $89.
The technician glanced at her diagnostics and laughed: “Your battery’s fine. You’ve got 19 silent processes draining it in the background. Let me show you.”

Here’s what he walked her through in 12 minutes:

[No filter Skin @NoFilterSkin]

Before you pass away, Remove your kids as direct beneficiaries of your assets. Then place all your assets in a revocable trust and name your kids as the beneficiary of the trust. This allows them to by pass the lengthy probate process and gain immediate access to the assets.

[Jaxon @jaxoncoder]

Stop ending emails with 'Looking forward to hearing from you.'

It's passive. It puts the entire burden on the reader. And it gives them no reason to respond today instead of never.

Here are 4 closers that actually drive a reply:

[Ꮆ Ꭵ Ꮛ @gesperas]

This is genuinely one of the craziest tennis highlights I’ve seen all year. The determination to stay completely horizontal and still get the ball back is unbelievable.

Alex Eala is an absolute warrior. 🇵🇭🔥🎾

#Wimbledon #AlexEala
🎥edit :ctto

[Jack @jackcoder0]

A woman paid for Amazon Prime for 5 years before she realized she was using it wrong.

She'd ordered hundreds of packages. Watched a few shows on Prime Video. Never once looked past the "Buy Now" button.

Her cousin — who worked Amazon customer service for 3 years — was staying over for the holidays and watched her order a phone charger at full price.

She finally said: "Wait — can I see your account for a second? You're missing 9 things that come with the Prime you're already paying for. Amazon doesn't advertise most of these. They'd rather you not use them."

She changed 9 things in 10 minutes.

She saved $340 that month. Got a package a day early. Found $1,200 worth of stuff she already owned buried in a benefit she'd never opened.

Here's everything her cousin showed her:

[Jason @Jasoncoderx]

Stop saying 'Sorry for the late reply' in emails.

It doesn't make you polite. It makes you look disorganized.

Here are 6 phrases that skip the apology and get straight to work: