KaiserRolls Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 53 more to go=)53 more toothbrushes to clean the trans? B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Hahahahahaa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Damnit Mitch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Interview in 20 minutes, here we go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 You don't want to work around Baco-Bits anymore? B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Still with the same company. A position at the engineering r&d facility. 2 interviews went well today and one more on monday. I dislike phone interviews though. I would rather be in person. Sent from my potato phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Which one of you guys rear ended a Hyundai? wasnt m3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 That seems really low for a kidney hit? I'm guessing its a F10 5 Series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Its probably so low due to the "oh **** i didnt finish this txt" full on snapsquatch brake application of doom. If the hyundai had to stop hard then its rear would be up too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Doorman Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Its probably so low due to the "oh **** i didnt finish this txt" full on snapsquatch brake application of doom. If the hyundai had to stop hard then its rear would be up too Excellent description counselor!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhundley Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Best phone call of the day so far... "yall do timing belts on kia's?.... "No sir we only work on German cars".... "oh word" and click, he hung up. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I get "Y'all do in house financin'" frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I get "hey is Doug there" to which I respond no, who is Doug. To which they respond "leave a message for Doug" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Quit acting like you dont know who doug is KaiserRolls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Well they offered me the job and I countered that I would like to see more or a signing bonus to help with moving expenses. So we shall see what happens tomorrow. It is more of a lateral move as far as pay but has potential for future growth. Now I am maxed out so it would be a good move in that regard. Or is anyone here looking for a controls engineer? Lots of Allen Bradley experience. How much have you bargained for when moving to a new position/job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Ive never asked for more money than the position was advertised for. it might be a loss on my end but I really dont haggle numbers on anything. If a glass sea turtle in mexico, 1993 camry on craigslist, brand new car at the dealership etc seems to be a fair deal to me, I pay asking price and go on my way. Maybe i suck at life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doorman Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Ive never asked for more money than the position was advertised for. it might be a loss on my end but I really dont haggle numbers on anything. If a glass sea turtle in mexico, 1993 camry on craigslist, brand new car at the dealership etc seems to be a fair deal to me, I pay asking price and go on my way.Maybe i suck at lifeI don't think that means you suck at life. I'm sure you also do plenty of research before your sea turtle, Camry, new car, etc purchases and know that what's fair is fair. Karma also comes back to bite you if you "act a fool" when haggling...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Well they offered me the job and I countered that I would like to see more or a signing bonus to help with moving expenses. So we shall see what happens tomorrow. It is more of a lateral move as far as pay but has potential for future growth. Now I am maxed out so it would be a good move in that regard. Or is anyone here looking for a controls engineer? Lots of Allen Bradley experience.How much have you bargained for when moving to a new position/job?I have bargained every promotion and lateral move I have ever had and a couple merrit raises. There is usually room somewhere for you to get something especially if you were sought out for the position. Relo costs are usually more easily negotiated than salary because its a one time payment usually and the total relo price should be negotiated post-tax. Research the market ypur moving to and if its an increase in cost of living then try to negotiate that increase into a salary anf sell it as a hardship if you take the position. This is assuming benefits are all the same. You may find that there is nothing more they can give you but a chance at an increase/ptomotion later on and if thats the case then ask for a timeline.Negotiating a guaranteed review after 6 months with an opportunity for a merrit raise is another angle you can try. Thats more of a win-win situation and your betting on yourself then.one thing I always keep in mind when promises are made though... the guy making them isn't guaranteed to be there to follow through when the time comes. Get a signed offer letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Great advice Pat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Good thoughts, I did not bargain when I started here but I was right out of school. Now it is for a different position within the same company and have developed relationships and reputation that I feel it is acceptable. I was also referred to the position by someone visiting the plant for a project, who would be a close coworker in the new position. Benefits, PTO are all nearly the same, my main reason to go would be that the job would be in line with my career goals. Thinking about it now I have a much better idea of what i am getting myself into than going to a new company which is a huge plus. I already know and get along with my potential new boss and have met most of the people I would be working with. It is still hourly so overtime is compensated. Downsides are relocating to the Austin MN area. It's not really any closer or further from family (Wausau) but will be a decent amount of work to sell our house and move everything including my stupid e36... Unfortunately being hourly the typical policy is that there is no relocation assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Sometimes you just gotta swallow the pill to get in the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 If there is no relo assistance then I would SERIOUSLY think about the pros n cons. Thats a huge financial and emotional burden to take on for a lateral move. I would definitely aim for assistance. A u haul for that move is going to be around $600 plus the cost of a realtor and gas/food/hotel to take trips to find a place to live, etc. I would say the move is going to cost at least $1500 and more if you have to get storage until you find a residence, stay in an extended stay hotel or throw money at rent.Longevity is great and the opportunity for growth is wonderful but fuzzy feelings aside for the co-workers, if your 2 year plan doesn't recoup your investment plus a return in 5 then the move is a hardship and unnecessary.Thats my devils advocate piece for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Sometimes you just gotta swallow the pill to get in the door.That's what she said? If there is no relo assistance then I would SERIOUSLY think about the pros n cons. Thats a huge financial and emotional burden to take on for a lateral move. I would definitely aim for assistance. A u haul for that move is going to be around $600 plus the cost of a realtor and gas/food/hotel to take trips to find a place to live, etc. I would say the move is going to cost at least $1500 and more if you have to get storage until you find a residence, stay in an extended stay hotel or throw money at rent.Longevity is great and the opportunity for growth is wonderful but fuzzy feelings aside for the co-workers, if your 2 year plan doesn't recoup your investment plus a return in 5 then the move is a hardship and unnecessary.Thats my devils advocate piece for the day.It isn't a completely lateral move, about 2$/hr. But that isn't a huge amount. The big thing is that the job is a junior controls engineer which is the direction I want to go. Currently I am a controls and instrumentation tech. It is good that my wife is insistent on what you said about needing to pay off in less than 2 years. We balance each other . patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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