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BigV · 09-15-2008, 03:27 PM

What does your current base+on-call pay have to do with anything? Have you already provided this information to them? I hope not, but if so, you've given away a big piece of your leverage. If not, don't. It's not germane to the conversation.

You and them are talking about the (potential) job at their company, let's talk about the pay for that job, shall we? It is not the case that they hold all the cards, but they do hold a lot of them.

Is that value you've been waving under the noses of current management one with which you'd be happy? Knowing what *you* want/need is a big plus. If you already have the number/package, great! That's your counter offer. In writing, naturally.

Just fyi, I used to have a terribly long commute. For me it wasn't worth it. Think hard about 2/16ths of your waking time spent burning $$ out your tailpipe... that needs to be "worth it". It has a real cost, both in fuel and hassle and in time away from your young family. Don't lowball that figure, Flint. You'll regret it.

09-15-2008, 03:27 PM	#14
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	What does your current base+on-call pay have to do with anything? Have you already provided this information to them? I hope not, but if so, you've given away a big piece of your leverage. If not, don't. It's not germane to the conversation. You and them are talking about the (potential) job at their company, let's talk about the pay for that job, shall we? It is not the case that they hold all the cards, but they do hold a lot of them. Is that value you've been waving under the noses of current management one with which you'd be happy? Knowing what you want/need is a big plus. If you already have the number/package, great! That's your counter offer. In writing, naturally. Just fyi, I used to have a terribly long commute. For me it wasn't worth it. Think hard about 2/16ths of your waking time spent burning $$ out your tailpipe... that needs to be "worth it". It has a real cost, both in fuel and hassle and in time away from your young family. Don't lowball that figure, Flint. You'll regret it. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.