"Bandit" (2bandit)
02/19/2014 at 20:32 • Filed to: None
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"Bandit" (2bandit)
02/19/2014 at 20:32 • Filed to: None | 1
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It was at a lab on campus that works on (and dyno tests) variable valve timing for diesel engines. I would probably just be doing boring crap like paperwork. The awkward thing is, I'm not sure if it is a paid position or not... I need the money to fund my cars. How do I ask if it is paid without being awkward?
This wasn't an advertised position. It was more of "a friend of a friend knows this prof. and he might be looking for help this summer" kind of deal.
BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion
> Bandit
02/19/2014 at 20:35 |
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Would it feel awkward to ask directly? It's a fair question, I guess. Otherwise, think up other stuff you might want to know about the job and ask them away. For example, what exactly you'd be doing.
Tim (Fractal Footwork)
> Bandit
02/19/2014 at 20:37 |
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Just ask if it's a "paid position," if they take offense then you probably don't want to work for that boss.
For Sweden
> Bandit
02/19/2014 at 20:38 |
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Do you have work study?
JustWaitingForAMate
> Bandit
02/19/2014 at 20:39 |
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Some people say that it's bad to ask about wages during an interview. Which is total horseshit. If the wage isn't posted on the advert/website, it's fair game to ask what the hell you're getting paid, or what benefits packages the job entails.
If there are going to be a series of interviews, don't do it during the first one, otherwise at the end of the interview where you'll most likely have an 'any questions?' ask then.
dogisbadob
> Bandit
02/19/2014 at 20:41 |
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Good luck! I hope it went well.
But wouldn't you know beforehand if it was paid? Like, the way you found out about the position, etc...
It would likely either say "paid" or "for-credit" the latter of which isn't paid.
davedave1111
> Bandit
02/19/2014 at 20:42 |
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Interviews are a two-way street. You want to know if you're willing to work for them, just as much as they want to know if you're suitable.
If you just want to find out without awkwardness, I'd borrow someone else's phone, call them up, give them a made up name if they ask - I suggest 'Dave' - and say 'I'm interested in X position, can you confirm whether that's paid or not'.
You can probably go one better, though, and get paid even if they weren't originally planning to pay you. It's not their money, after all.
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Bandit
> dogisbadob
02/19/2014 at 20:42 |
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No because it wasn't an advertised position. It was more of "a friend of a friend knows this prof. and he might be looking for help this summer" kind of deal
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dogisbadob
> Bandit
02/19/2014 at 20:56 |
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It actually depends a lot on what you'll actually be doing.
If you're going to be helping out with the research, etc, then it's probably for-credit and not paid.
OTOH, if it's just administrative shit, or lab-tech-type work, then it's likely paid
There is no problem asking to make sure, even though you should've asked during the interview. Actually I'm surprised they didn't mention it during the interview. "This is for-credit, not paid, is that what you want?"
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Bandit
> dogisbadob
02/19/2014 at 20:59 |
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Thanks, I've yet to send a "thanks for meeting with me" email so I'll try and slip that question in there.
HammerheadFistpunch
> JustWaitingForAMate
02/19/2014 at 21:23 |
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yeah, I got a weird look asking about that with my current job....but you didn't say, is this going to be a job worth taking, or should I move along.
rotundapig
> Bandit
02/19/2014 at 21:25 |
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no one would take offense to asking if it's paid; I've been there before with jobs at school.
What kind of dyno are you going to be using? I work for a dyno company and I'm always interested in hearing about non-performance applications.
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Bandit
> rotundapig
02/19/2014 at 21:26 |
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I can't remember, sorry.
orcim
> Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/20/2014 at 05:01 |
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I second this suggestion. Anyone not willing to talk basics isn't someone you want to work with/for. At least, not for very long.