"functionoverfashion" (functionoverfashion)
02/28/2020 at 15:45 • Filed to: None
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"functionoverfashion" (functionoverfashion)
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I started my current job, more or less. It’s evolved quite a bit, and that’s fine; good, even, because stagnation isn’t my thing. I can’t believe it’s been SIX YEARS already - I was in my prior job for 8 years and it felt like much longer, partly because I didn’t have kids yet (until the last 2) and partly because it was my first real job out of college. It also took up 60-70 hours a week of my time, so in a sense, it was a lot more time - currently I work about 32 hours a week.
Well go figure, it might evolve some more next week as some people are moving around / leaving / already left in the area I’m in, and I’m the obvious candidate for filling in and moving up a little myself.
When this first came up I was offered the position, but they said I’d have to change my schedule back to full-time. I said no, my time with my kids is the most important thing to me right now, but I’d consider it on my current schedule. I was told to think about it.
I did think about it and I went back and said “I still want to do it but only on my terms” and this time the response was more like “okay we really want you to do it, so tell us your terms and we’ll see what we can do .” I think so long as I put down a reasonable compromise - but I’m not giving up my 3:00 departure to pick up my kids - I’m in. More money to do a little more than I do now, but all along the same lines. And I get to train whoever else they find to fill in the rest of the gap(s) created by other departures.
Stay tuned, more to come.
One of my favorite all-time custom cars for your time. Not a little bit in part because it’s the ideal version of the car I used to have.
https://glenshelly.com/sales/sold-full/2002-bmw-325it-s54-swapped-wagon
Ash78, voting early and often
> functionoverfashion
02/28/2020 at 16:38 |
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Awesome! Congrats.
I just had my review this week and got the promotion I’ve been waiting for the past 3 years (of the 4 I’ve been here). It’s only a 5% bump and a little more bonus, but it’s the first time in my career I’ve gotten a promotion for basically doing the same job I’m already doing . And all that without having seen the face of ANY of my coworkers in 15 months.
Still working my ass off, but having some internet and family time is worth a fortune.
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functionoverfashion
> Ash78, voting early and often
02/28/2020 at 17:05 |
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It’s nice to get that recognition, even if it’s not a lot of money.
So you must work remotely all the time then? Or do you travel for work?
WilliamsSW
> functionoverfashion
02/28/2020 at 18:00 |
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Funny - I think those are the same wheels I have on my E46.
Good luck - I hope you’re able to get the promotion on your terms!
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Ash78, voting early and often
> functionoverfashion
03/02/2020 at 08:45 |
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Yep, full-time remote.
The only travel I have is to the HQ office, about an hour flight — and that used to be 2-3x per year for a few nights. Lately with budget cuts, nobody really travels at all. I don’t miss it one bit!
Went to SF once in 2016 for a few nights and I paid to bring the wife with me (still the only trip we’ve taken without kids!). That’s the best combo -- company-paid lodging, we just paid for her flights, meals, and sightseeing, and still got to spend every evening together.