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job change advice
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:21 pm
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:21 pm
ok so here is my situation...i was approached by a representative from another company in my field about whether i was looking for a new job or whatever...he saw my LinkedIn profile...so i listened to what he had to say...turns out it would be a promotion of sorts...here is the kicker...the commute is alot worse than my commute now...which is actually really nice as i am 10 minutes away from my office now...i also have a flexible schedule now...what does the OT think percentage of pay jump should be...im thinking about asking 15-16% more than my pay now...i would be going from a Tech to a Project Manager...what says the OT?
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Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:22 pm to SthGADawg
how long of a commute?
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:24 pm to SthGADawg
I don't know how to use linked in
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:24 pm to SthGADawg
I'd ask for 20%. They approached you...
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:24 pm to Displaced
45 min - hour one way
the gas alone would have to be considered...i drive a Silverado..
the gas alone would have to be considered...i drive a Silverado..
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:25 pm to SthGADawg
Tech to PM sounds like more than a "promotion of sorts". Unless I was really unhappy with the current situation, I don't think less than 20% would cause me to change. You have to look at the value of your time for the commute and the work hours also.
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:26 pm to SthGADawg
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45 min - hour one way
for me, there is no way I am spending 2 hours in my car each day. frick that
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:26 pm to SthGADawg
thats not too bad in the long run. is relocating an option for you?
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:26 pm to SthGADawg
I make an 1 hr commute everyday it's not bad. You will most likely have to make a few schedule adjustments as far as life goes.
The gas is huge and so is the mileage you put on your vehicle.
My truck is 2 years old with 60k miles. Mostly from the commute.
The gas is huge and so is the mileage you put on your vehicle.
My truck is 2 years old with 60k miles. Mostly from the commute.
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:27 pm to AngryBeavers
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I'd ask for 20%. They approached you...
that is what i was thinking originally but my evil plan is to actually see if I can get an offer at 15-16% and then use that as a bargaining chip for a raise...i have been asking and the company I am with doesnt want to cough it up...but they know i am in a comfort zone where i am at...but i need more $ and recently finished my degree and want to put it to work and get paid for it..if they balk, then i leave for the raise
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:28 pm to Displaced
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thats not too bad in the long run. is relocating an option for you?
not really...kids are settled, i have a mortgage that im buried in...and i like my area...
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:28 pm to SthGADawg
25% minimum
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:31 pm to yellowfin
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job change advice
25% minimum
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:32 pm to Boudreaux35
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Tech to PM sounds like more than a "promotion of sorts". Unless I was really unhappy with the current situation, I don't think less than 20% would cause me to change. You have to look at the value of your time for the commute and the work hours also.
what they call a PM is not really a full blown PM i dont think..hell i dont know..he said i would be doing procurements, designing systems to customer requirements and supervising a team so...i will find out more in the interview I guess...but that is what the guy told me they were hiring for and what I should apply for...he told me today that the operations manager would be in contact soon...
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:34 pm to SthGADawg
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45 min - hour one way the gas alone would have to be considered...i drive a Silverado..
Ask for a company vehicle w gas card.
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:35 pm to djangochained
Would have to be like a 40% increase
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:37 pm to Shexter
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Ask for a company vehicle w gas card.
he mentioned that I would have one but not sure if it was to be used from the office to job sites...or if i could use it to get home and back...
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:43 pm to CurDog
I drive over 3 hours a day to work and back home. It's not too bad actually.
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:44 pm to SthGADawg
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.im thinking about asking 15-16%
More like 25%. Sounds like you have a good job right now.
Posted on 10/24/14 at 12:47 pm to SthGADawg
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not really...kids are settled, i have a mortgage that im buried in...and i like my area...
Is your wife able to drop what she's doing and pick-up the kids and run other errands if needed. My wife is not, that's why I'm about to take a job closer to home.
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