HR Director: We are glad you accepted the offer yesterday. How are you doing today?
Consultant: Great, thanks and you?
HR Director: Great, have a seat and we will go over your benefits package. As we mentioned yesterday, your salary will be $45,000 US to start. After a year we will review to see about a raise. In the mean time, you will get two weeks paid vacation, and medical benefits per the package we sent with you last night. It does not cover dental or vision but does cover all regular medical expenses. We will pay for your flights roundtrip to clients, of course, and any incidentals. You can expense up to $1,000 which we will reimburse to you when you have provided us with the appropriate receipts, of course.
How would you respond to the HR Director and negotiate your contract.