The Amazing Pizza Story, Negotiation Tips & All About Credit Card Chips
The amazing story of pizza, the tragic story of RC Cola, the best ways to negotiate a paycheck, make the best coffee, and more in this week’s Lifehacker Brain Buffet.
The history of the pizza in eight slices
PBS Idea is always great and maybe it’s because I’ve been in New York for the last week, but this is a short video about the history of pizza, pizza in the USA and how we got away from the pizza people can find in Italy is familiar with the pizza that Americans know and love (not to mention one of the first pizzerias in the country to open in a place I walked past for too long without knowing) [ via PBS Idea Channel ]
The best way to answer the question “What is your current base salary?”
It happens to everyone when they apply for a job. You talk about skills, qualifications, all the usual good things, and then all of a sudden the recruiter or hiring manager asks the big question, “So what’s your current salary?” or, more appropriately, “So what are you looking for in terms of wages?”
You’ve heard the old adage that whoever calls the number first loses , but you can’t just dodge the question. Also, don’t be discouraged by putting your worth at stake , especially if it’s based on market research. Never give your current salary, but always give what you deem worthy and how much the market pays people for the job you are looking for. Here are some more tips from this awesome Quora thread on the same topic. Nelson Wang, entrepreneur and manager, suggests playing along:
- DO HOME TASK – whether it’s salary data in Glassdoor or conversations with people currently in the position, you can look into a typical salary in advance. Do your research.
- ACCEPT YOUR CASE – clearly state the value you will bring to the company. For example, in sales: “I have a proven track record of delivering 50% year-over-year sales growth and hit quota for four years in a year. row. I will be the best performer for your company and help you generate $ 1 million in revenue. ” For example, in marketing: “My social media strategy has been proven and I am confident that I will increase your marketing leads by 30% over the course of the course. For example, in the product: “I have a list of 10 feature enhancements for your app that will dramatically increase retention, which in turn will lead to more recurring income.”
- Let them talk – after that, you can throw the ball back to their court so that you can understand where they are in the negotiations. You may ask, “So what do you think?”
Conversely, from Ian Douglas, an interviewer who follows the conventional “don’t answer this question” method:
In my experience, companies will use this information as a basis for determining the salary they are willing to offer you, so I usually advise people to say something like, “If that’s okay, I’d like to hear what salary range make up the company has this role in mind and will discuss salaries later in the process. “
This is a great negotiating tactic because usually the first person to name a wage range is the one who misses the opportunity to “win” that part of the negotiation. If you tell your salary first, they may be offering you your current salary in lieu of the potentially higher range. If you get them to name their salary range first, it will give you an idea of how much they budgeted and if they fit into your own range.
Another tactic is to say, “I have signed a nondisclosure agreement, so I cannot provide my exact salary, but the range I would like to do, depending on my skills and level, is from ___ to ___.”
I have heard from others that you should always tell them your current salary plus 10% so that you are guaranteed to get a raise every time, but this can have diminishing returns and if your “salary” is much higher than their budget, they can pass you off as a candidate. …
Be sure to read the entire thread to find out more. You will probably find someone with whom you agree, and when you do, you will receive good advice. [ via Quora ]
Make the best coffee from a moka kettle
The Moka Pot is one of your favorite ways to make coffee , but it is known for making bitter coffee and sometimes because of this irregular build-up of coffee inside. This video from ChefSteps explains how to make the best coffee in your Moka Pot, starting with what may seem blasphemous to some: keeping it clean – that build-up of coffee actually makes things even more bitter.
Another thing you can do with the Moka Pot is to start with hot water, not cold. Heat water in a kettle or separately and then pour it into the Moka pot. This way, you don’t heat the coffee when the water is heated, which also contributes to the bitterness factor. Either way, hit the play button above – even if you don’t have a Moka bank, you might consider getting one. [ via ChefSteps ]
A Visual Guide to Korean Banchan
If you’ve ever been to a Korean restaurant, you are familiar with the small tray or bowls of what appears to be a side dish served before meals or with meals (and if you’ve never been, you overlook.) They are delicious, and although You might think that these are side dishes or something like a filling for food, in fact, they are an integral part of it.
It’s called Banchan , and depending on where you go and what you get, it can take different forms. Luckily, this guide from Lucky Peach presents the most common shapes you’ll get when you sit down in a Korean restaurant, from rare to common, with beautiful illustrations for each like the one above. From the illustration here, can you guess which is which? [ via Lucky Peach ]
All About Credit Card Chips and Why Taking It So Long
The Planet Money podcast on NPR (# 695) this week focuses on credit and debit card chips, why they’ve been used around the world for years, and why they’re just now arriving in the United States – and even then. why deployment and adoption was so slow, and why so few places are using the chip for transactions right now. Adoption is gaining momentum, of course, but it is still slow. So what’s the deal?
Well, if not to spoil the idea, most of the responsibility is divided between enterprises and the commission of the transaction processors, and, of course, the fact that along with the release of the chips, there was no reward or benefit for the business owners to accept them. [ via Planet Money ]
The tragic story of RC Cola
RC Cola was a competitor to Coke and Pepsi at the time. What happened? The brand still exists, of course, but by the looks of it, anyone who has followed it knows that its reach could be much larger and the company could be much larger. Jeff Wells at Mental Floss talks about how RC Cola was born , where everything went well, where everything went wrong, and of course where the company stands today.
So who drinks RC Cola today? Aside from southern fans, the brand has a presence in Chicago, where it is served at Bears games and pizzerias around the city, which often give out a free liter along with orders. According to Encyclopizzeria, the arrangement began way back in the 60s, when a creative local bottler got along well with local pastries, believing that combining RC and deep platter pizza would generate positive emotions in shoppers. It was, and today many Chicagoans have a soft spot for the underdog stake.
However, aside from the Windy City, RC’s appeal seems to be tied to the small town of America and bygone times. “The company has never shaken its strictly southern, small town,” says the New Georgia Encyclopedia, which chronicles the state’s history. For RC fans, this image of an underrated and underestimated victim of the Cola Wars is what they love about him. This discounted patchwork brand is an unattractive alternative for true cola connoisseurs.
RC is still present today, but due to the sweeter controversy and mismanagement, and the lack of attention to its flagship product, the RC story is thankfully not over yet, but it could be better. This is a good reason, especially if you’ve ever owned a remote control and wondered what happened to the brand. [ via Mental Floss ]
Throw a tuning fork into the water and watch the waves
Vibrations and waves in an environment are amazing to observe, and while you really cannot see sound waves in air, you can see vibrations in a denser environment such as water. Obviously it’s different, but it’s still awesome to watch, andthis video by Matthew Taylor of RMIT University is awesome to watch. If you have a tuning fork, try it yourself. [ via Digg ]
Everyone this week! If you have thought-provoking stories, interesting podcasts, eye-opening videos, or any other material that you think is perfect for this series, share them with us! You can send it to me by e-mail, leave it as a comment below, or send it in any way convenient for you. Your work may be in Brain Buffet next week.