Ok, that sounds better.

I just didn't want to see you walking in on Monday raising them after they called you.

There certainly is a distinction between salary and total compensation. Those can be two different conversations. Be aware that the bidding closes when (each of) you say(s) "I do."

Yeah, come on, dude, don't agitate my nervous stomach by telling me not to do what I just got off the phone with them, doing.

The CIO and I had previously discussed salary, then I met with HR and discussed benefits, and at that point was able to take insurance, 401(k), etc. into consideration.

hahahahahah


omg.

srsly?

Which part?

I just got off the phone with HR when I opened this thread and here's BigV saying, "DON'T ask for more money; this is PERILOUS territory!" I was like, "Oh noes!"

You crack me up.

I'm so sorry to give you grief on that. This is a good time to remind you (and others) that I'm so confident in the quality of the advice I give that I offer a double your money back guarantee. I promise that my advice is worth at least twice what you paid for it, and I will cheerfully refund that amount, no questions asked.

Now that we're clear....

If you've gotten past "I want more money" and they didn't hang up on you, I think you're in the clear. They obviously want you. That's great for you (and them I imagine). I hope you get all you want, as a total package, salary, and benefits, and intangibles.

...and then some!

My wife is online, looking at houses.

I'm online, looking at drum sets. lol

Look at this Sonor SQ2 Stratawood set:

Glad you've got your priorities straight.

:smacks you on the ass:

'Bout three years ago, Mr. Clod wanted a new TV. I told him we could get one "when I get a house."

But hey, I kept my word.

To clarify, she's looking at other houses (that aren't an hour away from this job).

It would be a little silly to look at your own house online, it's true.

Anyways, you ladies are always wanting bigger houses and what-not.

Spouses, not houses. Bigger spouses! :rolleyes:

That was included in the "what-not."