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dallastiger55 
LSU Fan
Fort Worth, TX
Member since Jan 2010
1873 posts
| took a new job (Posted on 2/2/13 at 2:11 pm)
and im starting to feel really bad because i feel like i could have gotten more money
when i was told what the salary range was i got 5k above what they said because that was my offer but when i looked online at glassdoor and other sites it has the average starting salary of my position as 5k MORE than what i got.
i feel pretty bummed, in the end it is over a 25k raise but still feel like i left money on the table
this was my chance to get more. i just dont know why both the hiring manager and the HR guy both told me the range was 5-8k less than what i got so i felt like i was getting a good deal.
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Dead Mike
LSU Fan
Cell Block 4
Member since Mar 2010
1501 posts
| re: took a new job (Posted on 2/2/13 at 2:22 pm to dallastiger55)
Did you adjust the glassdoor search for location?
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dallastiger55
LSU Fan
Fort Worth, TX
Member since Jan 2010
1873 posts
| re: took a new job (Posted on 2/2/13 at 2:30 pm to Dead Mike)
no i didnt but heres what i do know. i know the guy whose place im taking and he got promoted. when i told him what i got he kind of act surprised and said my hands were tied because the company im coming from, they knew what i made.
just feel bummed. i hate to be all about the money but i could have gotten more
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LSUtigerME
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Walker, LA
Member since Oct 2012
151 posts
| re: took a new job (Posted on 2/2/13 at 4:47 pm to dallastiger55)
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in the end it is over a 25k raise
Quit kicking yourself. You can't look back and feel bad, be happy with what you did get. Do a good job and you'll make up the difference.
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Bayou Tiger
LSU Fan
The Woodlands, TX
Member since Nov 2003
2938 posts
| re: took a new job (Posted on 2/2/13 at 5:32 pm to LSUtigerME)
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Quit kicking yourself. You can't look back and feel bad, be happy with what you did get. Do a good job and you'll make up the difference.
This. Best of luck in your new job.
It will be interesting to see how your old accounts feel now that you are working for the direct competitor (pros/cons). Feel free to report back.
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dallastiger55
LSU Fan
Fort Worth, TX
Member since Jan 2010
1873 posts
| re: took a new job (Posted on 2/2/13 at 7:27 pm to Bayou Tiger)
Thanks guys. Most are for it because I'm doing something better for my career and family. If I bonus well I will do really well. We will see. Just wish I would have gotten that extra $$!
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matthew25 
Ole Miss Fan
Member since Jun 2012
1527 posts
| re: took a new job (Posted on 2/2/13 at 8:21 pm to dallastiger55)
Look to the future. Go earn the money. And, ask HR to show you the range for the position.
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dallastiger55
LSU Fan
Fort Worth, TX
Member since Jan 2010
1873 posts
| re: took a new job (Posted on 2/2/13 at 9:16 pm to matthew25)
The HR guy told me the range and I got above the range but glaasdoor has the average at above even what I got. Also I know that the guys place I'm taking he got more money.
Pretty disappointed but nothing I can do. It's better than no job.
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Skin
LSU Fan
Lurker since Feb 2006
Member since Jun 2007
2901 posts
| re: took a new job (Posted on 2/2/13 at 9:22 pm to dallastiger55)
I wouldn't worry about. Salary calculator sites are generally overstated anyway.
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VABuckeye 
Ohio State Fan
Oak Hill, VA
Member since Dec 2007
8139 posts
| re: took a new job (Posted on 2/2/13 at 9:52 pm to dallastiger55)
Bad move talking to another employee about salary. The best way to lose your job is to talk salary with your peers.
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