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I'm with you that the tactics used here seem a little bit scummy (though I've seen plenty of bullshit from the other side of the table more consistently), but the author does at least claim to also be working hard to improve their craft as well, so I'm not sure your initial concern is really relevant.

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The OP didn't feel it was important enough to note strongly as part of negotiating tactics of putting yourself in a strong position to command more, and mainly talked about value he/she generated for his/her employer. My point was about the importance it has on generating value to the market at large in hireability.

I was making it clear that it is an important part of preparing for negotiations by mentioning it to the extent I did.

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