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wrote on 14 Oct 2024, 03:20 last edited by
Great to hear Mark!
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It's going well. Some days I get tired of not being able to just grab my guitar or sit down at my piano at random times but, over all, it's been good for my social and mental health. I am most assuredly under paid. And the owner seems really "frugal". I've been there for 4 months and have definitely demonstrated my abilities and worth. Surprised there was no 90 day evaluation. The owner assured me that the pay world increase quickly. Maybe his idea of quickly doesn't match mine. I'm giving it a total of one year to improve drastically or I will start looking elsewhere. I will be asking for a raise at 6 months if nothing isn't offered before that time.
Thanks for asking!
wrote on 18 Oct 2024, 12:45 last edited by@mark Hope things work out for you how you want!!
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wrote on 18 Oct 2024, 15:10 last edited by
Congrats, Mark! It's a tough job market in tech these days - so great that you're getting these opportunities!
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wrote on 18 Oct 2024, 16:12 last edited by
Sounds really good! I remember getting an offer for what seemed like a good position - but after learning about the very poor benefits package - had to turn it down.
Like George, I'm happy with retirement. I pretty much took challenging positions that meant I would be working between a rock and a hard place. It made things challenging which I sought and did well with - but now I'm happy to not have to feel that pressure.
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wrote on 18 Oct 2024, 22:55 last edited by mark
We met for dinner Wednesday. Sat at the bar at Texas Roadhouse. Had a couple of drinks and steak of course. We were there for almost 3 hours!
Base pay is the same as I am paid now but with project pay opportunities. A potential software development project is in the works that could provide significant additional income. Work from home 90%. That will be 80% initially until I get to know the processes of daily routine.
Benefits are definitely better in that they offer an IRA with 3% match and a better health plan although the amount paid by them is a little less.
This is going to happen. I just need to figure out how to leave my current employer in an amicable way. I don't want to burn any bridges.
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wrote on 18 Oct 2024, 23:11 last edited by
Thanks for the update. Sounds like it'll be a good gig for you for a while.
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wrote on 18 Oct 2024, 23:14 last edited by
I will also be free to work on my 9-1-1 business during the normal work day. That's something I cannot do currently.
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wrote on 18 Oct 2024, 23:16 last edited by
That is great. Glad the meeting went well. It’s amazing the connection you can make with a coworker over dinner or drinks.
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wrote on 15 Nov 2024, 03:45 last edited by
I received an official offer from my long-time business associate and friend tonight.
Salary is the same as where I am at now. I'm not confident that a meaningful raise is in the cards at the current job.
It's a lot to think about. The health insurance is awesome. Zero deductible and zero out of pocket expense. IRA with 3% match. Work from home 3 or more days per week. Mileage reimbursement.
First 3 months he wants me at the office with 80 miles on the car 5 days a week. Ugh. I am going to negotiate that one. I figure I will be just as productive with 3 days per week initially then down to one or two.
It will be a change for sure.
I have flexibility to start on December 1 or January 1.
I am getting very tired of the job I have now. It's mind numbingly boring most of the time and I am well into the thought process that I need to leave. I really like the people where I work but my mental status is not doing so well with the job and the fact that I have to be there all day most of the time.
It's good to have this option and I am 90% sure I will be moving on.
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wrote on 15 Nov 2024, 05:34 last edited by
You do what's right for you.
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wrote on 15 Nov 2024, 09:28 last edited by
What Jolly said.
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wrote on 15 Nov 2024, 10:13 last edited by
Same. Money is not everything. Mental health and enjoyment of your job is more important.
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I received an official offer from my long-time business associate and friend tonight.
Salary is the same as where I am at now. I'm not confident that a meaningful raise is in the cards at the current job.
It's a lot to think about. The health insurance is awesome. Zero deductible and zero out of pocket expense. IRA with 3% match. Work from home 3 or more days per week. Mileage reimbursement.
First 3 months he wants me at the office with 80 miles on the car 5 days a week. Ugh. I am going to negotiate that one. I figure I will be just as productive with 3 days per week initially then down to one or two.
It will be a change for sure.
I have flexibility to start on December 1 or January 1.
I am getting very tired of the job I have now. It's mind numbingly boring most of the time and I am well into the thought process that I need to leave. I really like the people where I work but my mental status is not doing so well with the job and the fact that I have to be there all day most of the time.
It's good to have this option and I am 90% sure I will be moving on.
wrote on 15 Nov 2024, 16:46 last edited by@mark said in Fill the application. Start a new career:
It's good to have this option and I am 90% sure I will be moving on.
90% of the time, you'll do it... every time.
Make the move, it's where your heart is, too. We only have so many revolutions around the sun.
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wrote on 16 Nov 2024, 01:53 last edited by
Yes. You do not owe the company. You worked and you were paid. Period. Do what is best for you.
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wrote on 16 Nov 2024, 01:55 last edited by
I have nothing to add to what everyone else says. At you stage of life, it's simply not worth the aggravation and hassle. To paraphrase Duke Ellington, if it feels wrong, it is wrong.
Do what makes you happy.
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I received an official offer from my long-time business associate and friend tonight.
Salary is the same as where I am at now. I'm not confident that a meaningful raise is in the cards at the current job.
It's a lot to think about. The health insurance is awesome. Zero deductible and zero out of pocket expense. IRA with 3% match. Work from home 3 or more days per week. Mileage reimbursement.
First 3 months he wants me at the office with 80 miles on the car 5 days a week. Ugh. I am going to negotiate that one. I figure I will be just as productive with 3 days per week initially then down to one or two.
It will be a change for sure.
I have flexibility to start on December 1 or January 1.
I am getting very tired of the job I have now. It's mind numbingly boring most of the time and I am well into the thought process that I need to leave. I really like the people where I work but my mental status is not doing so well with the job and the fact that I have to be there all day most of the time.
It's good to have this option and I am 90% sure I will be moving on.
wrote on 16 Nov 2024, 02:32 last edited by@mark said in Fill the application. Start a new career:
The health insurance is awesome. Zero deductible and zero out of pocket expense. IRA with 3% match. Work from home 3 or more days per week. Mileage reimbursement.
Now is the time to ask for that new turntable.
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wrote on 19 Nov 2024, 12:28 last edited by
I gave notice yesterday. I start the new job December 1. Initially it will be 3 days at the office, working down to 1 or 2 if needed. Really excited about the change. I am switching back to an iPhone
I don't know how I'm going to like that tbh. I really prefer the Android OS. -
I gave notice yesterday. I start the new job December 1. Initially it will be 3 days at the office, working down to 1 or 2 if needed. Really excited about the change. I am switching back to an iPhone
I don't know how I'm going to like that tbh. I really prefer the Android OS.wrote on 19 Nov 2024, 15:48 last edited by -
wrote on 5 Dec 2024, 02:19 last edited by
We have an office dog! Gordy or Gordo, is a very cool aspect of this job.
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wrote on 5 Dec 2024, 02:22 last edited by
That would be. Great stress relief.
