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  • markM mark

    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!

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    @mark Hope things work out for you how you want!!

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      xenon
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      #103

      Congrats, Mark! It's a tough job market in tech these days - so great that you're getting these opportunities!

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        #104

        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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          #105

          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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            George K
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            #106

            Thanks for the update. Sounds like it'll be a good gig for you for a while.

            "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

            The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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              mark
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              #107

              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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                89th
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                #108

                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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                  #109

                  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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                    Jolly
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                    #110

                    You do what's right for you.

                    “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                    Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                      #111

                      What Jolly said.

                      Only non-witches get due process.

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                        #112

                        Same. Money is not everything. Mental health and enjoyment of your job is more important.

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                        • markM mark

                          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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                          89th
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                          @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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                            Yes. You do not owe the company. You worked and you were paid. Period. Do what is best for you.

                            “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                              George K
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                              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.

                              "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                              The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                              • markM mark

                                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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                                Copper
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #116

                                @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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                                  mark
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                                  #117

                                  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.

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                                  • markM mark

                                    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.

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                                    taiwan_girl
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #118

                                    @mark 😍

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                                      mark
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                                      #119

                                      We have an office dog! Gordy or Gordo, is a very cool aspect of this job.

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                                        #120

                                        That would be. Great stress relief.

                                        “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                                          Office dogs are the best. Rarely experienced them but man they’re great.

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