by "That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
Published 09/07/2017 at 19:03
by "That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
Published 09/07/2017 at 19:03
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There is no Miata content in this blog. This is a blog about me being offered a great job and bargaining with my current employer. Here’s a Miata picture first though because I can’t help myself.
Some of you guys know what I do for work, and if you don’t, I use these things...
...to encourage people to pay their outstanding parking tickets. It’s been a fine job, I’ve done it for two years, it doesn’t bring me any joy but it puts food on the table and keeps the lights on. I basically run the operation in the city, and because the company I work for is based in NJ I’m pretty much my own boss.
But I don’t make enough money for the life I’m trying to have with my wife and son, so I’ve been looking around.
I was offered a job today that’ll pay me significantly more money (50% more) in a shorter time (8 months seasonal), and allows me to either collect unemployment or get another seasonal job to make even more money. I feel good about that, I feel like junk because they want me to start Monday and I’d be leaving my current company a bit putout.
So I called my boss, with whom I have a good relationship, and told him what’s going on. I actually called him Tuesday to tell him this might be happening, since they really can’t afford to fire me I felt okay about doing that. He asked what it’ll take to keep me, I basically said more money, and he’s going to talk to HR and his boss about it.
I don’t think I’ve ever been in a spot where I’ve had leverage against a company I work for...I’ve got an offer for more money, and I’m ready to take it if they can’t do something for me. That said, I kinda hope they do something for me because I’m comfortable at my current job, it’s easy for me, and the hours are consistent.
He said he’ll get back to me tomorrow if they can do anything, and if not to go over the checklist of shit I need to remember not to take with me. Either way, the weather is going to be beautiful tomorrow and I’m going to enjoy the hell out of my drive there and back, knowing no matter what happens I’m going to start making more money very soon.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
09/07/2017 at 19:13, STARS: 5
Nice. Good luck, you’ll make the right choice. Although I often find the right choice is often just the most money, especially when you have a family to take care of, and other major upcoming goals.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
09/07/2017 at 20:17, STARS: 2
Yeah, I mean that’s really all it is. I don’t make much now, the new job won’t make me rich but it’ll make us a bit more comfortable, so that’s worth doing.
"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
09/07/2017 at 20:30, STARS: 2
If you don’t mind your current job, and they offer you a reasonable bump, then I’d say that not having to change jobs is worth something as well. The fact that your boss is willing to go to HR on your behalf says a lot. The fact that you went to him says something as well.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
09/07/2017 at 21:46, STARS: 0
Yeah, I mean there’s definitely something to be said for not having to change jobs. I think I’ve got more upside at the new place, but the old job is easy and consistent. It’ll be interesting to see what happens tomorrow.
"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
09/07/2017 at 22:02, STARS: 1
I hope you’ll keep us posted. If you think of it, I’d enjoy receiving a reply from you here. I might miss you if you make a new post.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/08/2017 at 09:20, STARS: 0
1.5x the money for 2/3rds the time?! They’d need to pay you almost double your current salary to make it worth turning that offer down!
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/08/2017 at 09:21, STARS: 0
And 4 months free vacation!!
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/08/2017 at 09:21, STARS: 0
What would the new job be? Would you enjoy the work?
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
09/08/2017 at 10:00, STARS: 1
Yup. It’s more hours per week in that 8 months, but it’s a big net gain for me being able to either take 4 months off or get another job for 4 months. Plus my wife gets to quit her job when I really get started in April, so that’s cool.
The job is spraying lawns for mosquitos/ticks. I like that I’ll be driving around a lot and working outside, similar to what I do now, but it’s more highway miles as opposed to the 8 hours I spend in downtown Providence now.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/08/2017 at 11:05, STARS: 0
So you’re taking it, or still on the fence?
Any health concerns with the job?
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
09/08/2017 at 13:48, STARS: 1
I committed yesterday to taking it, I’m just waiting to hear if they’re going to try to keep me at my current spot. But at this point I think I’m heading off to greener pastures.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
09/08/2017 at 17:07, STARS: 0
They ended up offering me nothing and I start my new job Monday. I’m actually kinda happy that they didn’t make me make a choice, I wouldn’t have wanted to call the new place and back out. Plus the wife and I have got a pretty good plan, and this job is the main part of it, so onward we go!
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/08/2017 at 23:39, STARS: 0
Congrats!
"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
09/10/2017 at 19:43, STARS: 0
