Maybe if his guy verifies my numbers, I can flat out ask for a specific date?

yes, I think so. And you don't have to be a hardass about it. You can just say. "By the way, I'll be sending you an invoice for my work up to now, so that I can keep my time straight" and then do it. Just type something up on the computer (I can send you something from when I was consulting if you want) and send it to him.

I can send you something from when I was consulting if you want

That would be nice! (Profile addy should be good.) Thanks. I did speak to the person I know who was in on the meeting and she gave confided to me that she really thinks he's just planning on hiring me no matter what, because this meeting proved I can handle the work, even if it takes a little bit of training. So that made me feel better.

Once I actually know if what I did was technically correct, I'll feel more confident about submitting an invoice.

Vortex's idea is good. Just keep reminding them, as they trundle through the red tape nonsense that Yes, I Did Work, and Yes, I'ma Get Paid For It.

That would be nice! (Profile addy should be good.)

okay, it's on my home computer, so I'll have to send it later today or this weekend.

Ok, can I just say that getting paid weekly ROCKS LIKE A PIECE OF GRANITE?!?

it is perfectly acceptable for Teacup Guy to say that he's going to take some time to think over the offer for a couple of days. I think it's also perfectly acceptable for him to ask for more salary/perqs -- so long as he's comfortable with getting a "no" answer.

He's fine with the "no" answer, but I think he is more worried about the "no we no longer want you to work for us" answer.

sj, if he likes the offer, I'd say go for it. I don't really know what to do if he thinks it's too low, or there's something else he needs.

Erin, I have recently found that I like knowing what the goals are for the year, or at least the next unit. What are the kids going to be learning in class and is there any concrete way I can support that (beyond browbeating homework)?

He's fine with the "no" answer, but I think he is more worried about the "no we no longer want you to work for us" answer.

This is my freak-out with every new job. I suck rocks at negotiating things like that.

He's fine with the "no" answer, but I think he is more worried about the "no we no longer want you to work for us" answer.

It's not likely that just asking for a few more perks or a counter offer of salary would result in a complete reversal of the job offer. Not if they really want him.

Of course, this is coming from a person who's stringing along on spec. So take that for what it's worth.

Cashmere, your situation does make me uncomfortable, but I would do the same thing. I hope it all works out splendidly, even better than you hope.