Awake Quote by Ilona Andrews
“I've got a gig," Jim said. I sat up in my bed, wide-awake. A gig was good- I needed the money. "Half." "Third." "Half." "Thirty-five percent." Jim's voice hardened. "Half." The phone went silent as my former Guild partner mulled it over. "Okay, forty." I hung up.(...) The phone rang. I let it ring twice before I picked it up. "Fine." Jim's voice had a hint of a snarl in it. "Half.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Guild of Shadows” (excerpt), 2018
Negotiating value in desperate times can lead to compromise and tension.
In simple terms: Hard choices demand tough deals.
Key Takeaway
Know your worth, negotiate wisely.
Themes
negotiation
desperation
power dynamics
Mood
tension
strategic
Type
advice
dramatic
When to use this quote
- job offers
- financial crises
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
economics
ethical compromise
Questions to Reflect On
- What price are you willing to pay?
- How do you protect yourself in negotiations?
A Different Perspective
Compromise may erode integrity.
