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08-02-2006, 03:26 PM #1Registered User
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Even MORE gainfully employed than before!
Well, you ladies were right -- another opportunity was right around the corner. Most of you know I was fired this weekend from my job in the automotive industry. Being a small industry, word got out, and today a company called me in for an interview. I had pretty much decided not to go back to work in that field, but as a courtesy, I went to hear what they had to say. They had a really interesting offer, at much higher pay than I was receiving before.
I have never been in a stronger position for negotiating in my entire life., because if they had said no to my requests I would have had no problem walking away. I managed to get the hours cut back to where I can pick up the girls from school ever day but one in the week. I got the option to work from home when the kids are sick. I got the salary raised slightly (although it was higher than my expectations from day one.) I got a management position with the autonomy I require. They said yes to absolutely everything. Then I told them I was only interested in a three month contract. They were stunned that I did not want a year, but I told them that this was a testing phase for both of us to see if we were happy with one another. We shook hands on it today. I still have to go to the human resources interview but he told me this was merely a formality. There is also the potential for a MUCH bigger advancement at the end of my three months if things go well.
Y'all rock!
Thanks for helping me keep my chin up. If not for the frugal changes I have made since joining this website, I would not be in a position to negotiate and get the job designed to my liking. Thanks for being there for me.
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08-02-2006, 03:31 PM #2Registered User
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Thats wonderful! Yeah!
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08-02-2006, 03:33 PM #3
Great! Congratulations!
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08-02-2006, 03:42 PM #4Registered User
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Congratulations!! Best of luck to you!!
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08-02-2006, 03:45 PM #5Registered User
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WTG!! Congrats!
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08-02-2006, 04:11 PM #6Super Moderator
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08-02-2006, 04:13 PM #7Registered User
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WTG Karen!
That is the best news I have heard all day!
~~ Dee ~~
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Don't forget to do self examinations monthly and have regular mammograms!
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08-02-2006, 04:17 PM #8Super Moderator
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Yippee! Great news! You owned that interview! Wtg!
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08-02-2006, 04:21 PM #9Master Dollar Stretcher aka AmyBob
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Wow- things worked out great for you! Congratulations!
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08-02-2006, 04:57 PM #10Registered User
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Thank you thank you *taking bow*
Truly, thank you for the support, I sure did have a couple of terribly depressing days. Now as I plot revenge *evil cackle* Just kidding. Thank you guys so much. amazing that you can have true friends you have never even met.
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08-02-2006, 05:01 PM #11Registered User
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Chryslergirl, congratualtions. I am really excited for you. Will you be changing your name from chrsylergirl to toyotagirl or something?? Just kiddin with you.LOL. keep us updated on the jobfront. Go gettem girl!!!
taking one day at a time, trying to get rid of debt!!
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08-02-2006, 05:40 PM #12Registered User
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again chryslergirl!
2012: The Year Of The Purge!
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2012 FLING - 673/2012 | COUPON SAVINGS $178.93
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08-02-2006, 05:45 PM #13Registered User
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YOOOHOOO! You go! What awesome news to read!
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08-02-2006, 05:52 PM #14Registered User
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You rock girl, sooo proud of you. Keep us updated on how it's going.
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08-02-2006, 07:11 PM #15Registered User
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Congratulations. I am really happy for you!!
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