Yesterday was definitely on the list - my boss was in a pissy mood (didn't take it out on me, bless him), one of our staff got in a super-energetic state and kept coming up with ideas that she needed my input to make work AND bombarding me with e-mails about scheduled things ... that were months in advance AND were inaccurate. bleah.
It's possible that he's in the land of perpetual Wednesday, or the crazy melty land, or you know, the world without shrimp.
Anya ,'Showtime'
Spike's Bitches 39: Cuppa Tea, Cuppa Tea, Almost Got Shagged, Cuppa Tea...
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Toddson - Jan 16, 2008 7:22:06 am PST #2610 of 10001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Liese S. - Jan 16, 2008 7:22:29 am PST #2611 of 10001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Can you specify what about that discussion caused you to feel the job was at the higher end of the pay range?
Sparky1 - Jan 16, 2008 7:23:29 am PST #2612 of 10001
Librarian Warlord
What Vortex said, Nora. Remember, what they were paying the woman who is leaving is already in the budget, so you're not exactly asking them to come up with new funds.
Miracleman - Jan 16, 2008 7:23:33 am PST #2613 of 10001
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020
:: motions to imaginary waiter :: Motivation please?
Fresh out. I recommend the frittata with a side of sloth.
Toddson - Jan 16, 2008 7:26:02 am PST #2614 of 10001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Or, if you start out with sloth, you won't have the motivation for anything else. (Remember this when you decide to work your way through the Seven Deady Sins.)
Nora Deirdre - Jan 16, 2008 7:27:19 am PST #2615 of 10001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Ugh, I hate this! But I think I have to do it. I always get hip to the negotiating game way too late.
juliana - Jan 16, 2008 7:30:57 am PST #2616 of 10001
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
waves pompons for Nora and DJ
I once played one where we had to guess the names of baby animals (it was a co-worker at The Nature Conservancy).
That sounds like a good shower activity. I also like Vortex's advice book.
Today is already On The List. Grrr.
Nora Deirdre - Jan 16, 2008 7:31:00 am PST #2617 of 10001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
OK, here's the whole email (for context):
HR lady,
Thank you so much for meeting with me yesterday to discuss the position in the Dean’s office as his assistant. I enjoyed having the chance to discuss my work and life experience, as well as my general outlook of both. I also thank you for delving deep into the job description; I find it immensely helpful to really understand all that’s going on, even the stuff not actually found in the job description! Relatedly, based on our discussion, I’d feel more comfortable leaning toward the $XY,000 end of my salary requirements that I mentioned yesterday.
I look forward to hearing about the next steps in the process- I see that the Dean has announced the (new ops manager who will be overseeing the position I'm applying for) news!
Please let me know if you have any questions.
vw bug - Jan 16, 2008 7:32:01 am PST #2618 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
Nora, I think that looks great.
juliana - Jan 16, 2008 7:32:04 am PST #2619 of 10001
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
Nora, "leaning toward" sounds a bit soft, but I have no actual helpful suggestions.