side note (doesn't matter here) modifiers cannot exceed Atrr+skill your natural top is 18.
What you want from the Johnson, isn't in his interest, he want the job done, and done today, but the budget has been set already.
-1 diceCursor has already agreed (subvoc) on the terms presented, so you work to get better pay, but the time works against you, the longer you haggle, the less time you'll have to deliver, which create some additional pressure.
-1 diceJohnson, by the entire atmosphere create an impression of important person, that can be influential in your future endavours. You don't want to sell cheap, but you want to sell.
-3 dice (this modifier, will be reduced, if there will be any future negotiations)
You don't really know the background of the situation (how important it is to Johnson) nor the details of capabilities of your team. You have the right skills, but you lack the facts, to back them up.
-2 dice.
This means -7 dice. (I've taken the first 12 form your rol) -> 7 hits (but you may reroll if you wish)
Johnson on the other hands to be a good negotiator himself, reducing your hits in opposing test by 3
9d6.hits(5)=3You came up victorius form this discussion, yielding you net increase of 1600 nuyen more (to 13,6k total). This is the total pay regardless if the fourth member come in or not. If he does, a quarter is his share, if he doesnt his share is a premium for increased risk.
Edited: there shouldn't be deduction for non-used software
