Negotiating Salary/Benefits - Page 3

BigV · 09-19-2008, 02:05 PM

Ok, that sounds better.

I just didn't want to see you walking in on Monday raising them after they called you.

There certainly is a distinction between salary and total compensation. Those can be two different conversations. Be aware that the bidding closes when (each of) you say(s) "I do."

Flint · 09-19-2008, 02:25 PM

Yeah, come on, dude, don't agitate my nervous stomach by telling me not to do what I just got off the phone with them, doing.

The CIO and I had previously discussed salary, then I met with HR and discussed benefits, and at that point was able to take insurance, 401(k), etc. into consideration.

BigV · 09-19-2008, 02:29 PM

hahahahahah

omg.

srsly?

Flint · 09-19-2008, 02:41 PM

Which part?

I just got off the phone with HR when I opened this thread and here's BigV saying, "DON'T ask for more money; this is PERILOUS territory!" I was like, "Oh noes!"

Shawnee123 · 09-19-2008, 03:28 PM

You crack me up.

BigV · 09-19-2008, 03:31 PM

I'm so sorry to give you grief on that. This is a good time to remind you (and others) that I'm so confident in the quality of the advice I give that I offer a double your money back guarantee. I promise that my advice is worth at least twice what you paid for it, and I will cheerfully refund that amount, no questions asked.

Now that we're clear....

If you've gotten past "I want more money" and they didn't hang up on you, I think you're in the clear. They obviously want you. That's great for you (and them I imagine). I hope you get all you want, as a total package, salary, and benefits, and intangibles.

classicman · 09-19-2008, 03:34 PM

...and then some!

Flint · 09-19-2008, 04:02 PM

My wife is online, looking at houses.

I'm online, looking at drum sets. lol

Look at this Sonor SQ2 Stratawood set:

Trilby · 09-19-2008, 04:05 PM

Glad you've got your priorities straight.

:smacks you on the ass:

Clodfobble · 09-19-2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flint

My wife is online, looking at houses.

I'm online, looking at drum sets. lol

'Bout three years ago, Mr. Clod wanted a new TV. I told him we could get one "when I get a house."

But hey, I kept my word.

Flint · 09-19-2008, 04:16 PM

To clarify, she's looking at other houses (that aren't an hour away from this job).

Clodfobble · 09-19-2008, 04:28 PM

It would be a little silly to look at your own house online, it's true.

Flint · 09-19-2008, 04:30 PM

Anyways, you ladies are always wanting bigger houses and what-not.

Shawnee123 · 09-22-2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flint

Anyways, you ladies are always wanting bigger houses and what-not.

Spouses, not houses. Bigger spouses!

SteveDallas · 09-22-2008, 12:13 PM

That was included in the "what-not."

09-19-2008, 02:05 PM	#31
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Ok, that sounds better. I just didn't want to see you walking in on Monday raising them after they called you. There certainly is a distinction between salary and total compensation. Those can be two different conversations. Be aware that the bidding closes when (each of) you say(s) "I do." __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

09-19-2008, 02:25 PM	#32
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Yeah, come on, dude, don't agitate my nervous stomach by telling me not to do what I just got off the phone with them, doing. The CIO and I had previously discussed salary, then I met with HR and discussed benefits, and at that point was able to take insurance, 401(k), etc. into consideration. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

09-19-2008, 02:29 PM	#33
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	hahahahahah omg. srsly? __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

09-19-2008, 02:41 PM	#34
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Which part? I just got off the phone with HR when I opened this thread and here's BigV saying, "DON'T ask for more money; this is PERILOUS territory!" I was like, "Oh noes!" __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

09-19-2008, 03:28 PM	#35
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	You crack me up. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

09-19-2008, 03:31 PM	#36
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	I'm so sorry to give you grief on that. This is a good time to remind you (and others) that I'm so confident in the quality of the advice I give that I offer a double your money back guarantee. I promise that my advice is worth at least twice what you paid for it, and I will cheerfully refund that amount, no questions asked. Now that we're clear.... If you've gotten past "I want more money" and they didn't hang up on you, I think you're in the clear. They obviously want you. That's great for you (and them I imagine). I hope you get all you want, as a total package, salary, and benefits, and intangibles. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

09-19-2008, 03:34 PM	#37
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	...and then some! __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

09-19-2008, 04:02 PM	#38
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	My wife is online, looking at houses. I'm online, looking at drum sets. lol Look at this Sonor SQ2 Stratawood set: Attached Images __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

09-19-2008, 04:05 PM	#39
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Glad you've got your priorities straight. :smacks you on the ass: __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

09-19-2008, 04:16 PM	#41
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	To clarify, she's looking at other houses (that aren't an hour away from this job). __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

09-19-2008, 04:28 PM	#42
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	It would be a little silly to look at your own house online, it's true. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

09-19-2008, 04:30 PM	#43
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Anyways, you ladies are always wanting bigger houses and what-not. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

09-22-2008, 12:13 PM	#45
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	That was included in the "what-not."

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