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A: What compensation...blah blah blah?

B: 80 would be great.

$80k/yr -> $80/hr.

A serendipitous negotiation technique that not all witty and lucky interviewees would like to share. Great input, nonetheless. =)

Most negotiating techniques will work better when you're negotiating directly with the CEO, instead of HR or the hiring manager... :)

working only half-time (1000 hrs/year) at $80/hour would yield $80k/year. that would be a very decent lifestyle in the US.