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re: Just got an offer letter for less than what we had agreed on
Posted on 6/9/14 at 4:20 pm to seeLSUrun
Posted on 6/9/14 at 4:20 pm to seeLSUrun
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It's about the money, sure, but I feel like he's more feeling disrespected. Someone tries that shite on me it's like they're calling me an idiot and expecting me to sign a paper that says "yes, I'm an idiot"
To me, this carries just as much weight as the money. Respect goes a long ways with me.
It's a smaller company, not corporate structure, so I expect his word to stand.
He has been preaching loyalty to me from the very first interview. I'm certainly not a push over. We were very clear on the amount. I even made it clear to him that I had turned down more money to take this position because this is where I really wanted to be. Being that I turned down more money and have worked for free for 45 days, I fully expect the amount we agreed on.
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Posted on 6/9/14 at 4:21 pm to htownjeep
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Just point out the "discrepancy" between the salary you and he verbally agreed upon and the one presented in writing to you. Nothing accusatory, could be an honest mistake
This, but know I it's a deal beaker in your head before you call. Br professional with any outcome. Keep us posted.
Posted on 6/9/14 at 4:22 pm to Austin Cajun
shite, just saw you are in Austin. Now I'm really confused as to why you proactively changed your own payments.
And yeah, I'd be suspicious as hell of that guy. If he'll do that he'll try and screw you out of bonuses and other things down the road. I'd definitely ask him about it politely.
And yeah, I'd be suspicious as hell of that guy. If he'll do that he'll try and screw you out of bonuses and other things down the road. I'd definitely ask him about it politely.
Posted on 6/9/14 at 4:24 pm to htownjeep
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I've been divorced twice and children involved both times. Maybe it's a La thing? In mine it was put in the decree how much child support is and that is that. She can always sue to have it evaluated again but it will never change simply because my income does.
Well, it didn't work like that for me. Even though you have it in the decree, the law still states that she can dispute it every 3 years or sooner under specific qualifying events.
In my scenario, I was laid off and haven't been able to find suitable work. I put myself back in school to get a certification to go on top of my degree and get me into this field. Being that I have no experience in the field, I'm having to take a $20k pay cut. I'll eventually work myself back up, but I'm starting completely over.
Posted on 6/9/14 at 4:25 pm to Traffic Circle
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If you are making $275k it's different than $30k.
i don't think so. they came to an agreement and it should be honored. it's either an honest mistake that will easily be taken care of with a conversation, or it's the new company attempting to take advantage of a potential new employee. if it's the latter, OP needs to nip it in the bud right at the beginning, or his employer will be constantly doing this.
Posted on 6/9/14 at 4:31 pm to Austin Cajun
He's not going to fire you for asking. Remind him that you agreed on a number and ask to have the offer letter updated. 2.5k a year is not much for the right person.
Posted on 6/9/14 at 4:37 pm to Austin Cajun
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Being that I turned down more money and have worked for free for 45 days, I fully expect the amount we agreed on.
Than you should discuss your expectations again. the offer sheet must be adjusted. Or not.
Posted on 6/9/14 at 4:39 pm to theOG
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. it's either an honest mistake
that's a pretty important topic for both parties, I find it hard to believe that this just slipped the mind of the prospective employer, it appears that he's trying to low ball him in a very sleazy way, as much or more about the ethics, or lack of, in the work environment, as it is about the money, IMO
Posted on 6/9/14 at 4:40 pm to Austin Cajun
Could have been a memory lapse on his part or a typo
You could also ask whether the financial stability of the company has changed since the initial agreement!
You could also ask whether the financial stability of the company has changed since the initial agreement!
This post was edited on 6/9/14 at 4:47 pm
Posted on 6/9/14 at 5:32 pm to Austin Cajun
Hurry up and call me, so we can discuss this. You've passed my test.
Posted on 6/9/14 at 6:18 pm to OldHickory
I knew it was a respect thing Austin, and I totally get it. Especially after going through a divorce and changing your entire lifestyle just to accommodate an unhappy change. I've always been prone to feeling disrespected even sometimes when it wasn't something done with that in mind, but since my split I've become increasingly sensitive to it. I fricking hate feeling like someone got over on me in any capacity, especially matters of money or business. Idk if you're in the same boat as I am but that's what came to mind once I saw the recent divorce (sorry and/or congrats on that btw)
Posted on 6/9/14 at 6:18 pm to Tshiz
Bringing it up is the easy part(seriously- if you can't figure out how to say "I saw that the figure in the offer didnt seem to match our discussion," you should just give all 5 back) you should be asking what to do if he disagrees.... That's a little tricky.
Posted on 6/9/14 at 6:58 pm to Austin Cajun
Walk away from the tablw.
Posted on 6/9/14 at 7:02 pm to Austin Cajun
He is on TD watching your reaction 
Posted on 6/9/14 at 7:10 pm to lsu480
quote:THIS!!
Do you really want to work for someone if they won't honor an agreement?
I would ask but if he says anything less than it was a mistake, I'm out. EVEN if he says it was a "mistake", I'd keep a close eye on that bastard.
Posted on 6/9/14 at 7:46 pm to Geauxtiga
Just talked to him and he was really cool about it. He gave me a 90 day proficiency check list on training that needs to be completed, it's a policy for his company and everyone does it. I'm most of the way through it now anyway. He said we had discussed this, though I don't recall it, but he was going to pay me what's on the offer letter until I complete the training then increase to what we agreed on. We probably did have that discussion and I forgot about it as I've had a ton on my plate with training and school. I told him that's fair enough and requested that he put it in writing, which he agreed to.
Posted on 6/9/14 at 7:52 pm to Austin Cajun
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but he was going to pay me what's on the offer letter until I complete the training then increase to what we agreed on.
sounds like double secret probation, I'd be very sceptical about considering this a possible career place of employment, might have to take the job to fulfill short term needs, the guy sounds like a snake oil salesman to me, best of luck, sounds like you're doing all the right things
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