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09-22-2008, 07:19 PM
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Constitutional Scholar
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Flint, it sounds like you're in I.T.. I am also in that field. I go in with a positive attitude, and it's a good idea to print out a recent salary survey from certmag, or someone else as long as it includes your area of expertise, your certification, and your geographic area. This will show them you know what your skills are worth.
I'm not sure what your background or education you have, but BigV says you've got at least one cert. I'd bring whatever you've got. BigV was also correct in suggesting other ways of compensation (mileage, guaranteed paid training/tuition reimbursement, matching 401k, medical/dental/life insurance, profit sharing, stock options, bonuses, etc. If you're working at a larger facility that does similar work, make sure you impress upon them the fact that you are in a position to help them now, and as they grow. Good luck.
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09-30-2008, 08:30 AM
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Snowflake
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By the way, they did come back with an increase on the offer; and I accepted.
I turned in my two weeks notice yesterday. I really wasn't looking forward to that conversation--but it wasn't a surprise to anybody.
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09-30-2008, 01:16 PM
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Congrats! I'm sure they will be lucky to have you. I'm glad you got something that will make you happy and appreciated.
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09-30-2008, 01:20 PM
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This thread is awesome.
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09-30-2008, 08:38 AM
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Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya?
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Awesome Flint. I'm glad this all worked out to your best benefit.
Was your current employer upset? That would, hopefully will, be a hard conversation to begin.
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09-30-2008, 08:44 AM
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No, they were totally cool about it; but my avoidant personality disorder causes me to fret over these things.
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****************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio |
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09-30-2008, 08:50 AM
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dar512 is now Pete Zicato
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That's great Flint. Glad it worked out.
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09-30-2008, 08:57 AM
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The future is unwritten
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Do you get to train your replacement?
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09-30-2008, 09:08 AM
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Like they will be able to find a replacement in two weeks.
Flint's old boss will be covering for Flint and will have the opportunity to see exactly how much work they asked him to do. |
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09-30-2008, 09:52 AM
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****************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio |
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09-30-2008, 08:51 AM
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Thanks. I wish lookout was here for this. Anybody heard from him?
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09-30-2008, 09:07 AM
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Just reflecting, despite all the gloom and possible doom on Wall street, Flint has just landed a new and better job, and succesfully held out for more pay.
Similar results for Shawnee and someone else who I can't remember right now... who was that? Anyway, it isn't all hopeless.
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09-30-2008, 09:57 AM
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****************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio |
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