I am officially in love with my new shower curtain . It is hookless ( no more curtain rings ) and is transparent at the top third -- so more light in my tiny bathroom
You know, with the exception of one deadly and unpredictable midget, this girl is the smallest cargo I've ever had to transport. Yet by far the most troublesome. Does that seem right to you?
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beth b - Sep 20, 2010 3:06:29 pm PDT #3464 of 30000
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
meara - Sep 20, 2010 3:23:35 pm PDT #3465 of 30000
I am officially in love with my new shower curtain . It is hookless ( no more curtain rings ) and is transparent at the top third -- so more light in my tiny bathroom
...how does that work, hookless???
I have been thinking that much as I love my very pretty shower curtain, I may need to go get a clear one (or, partly clear), because there is no light in my shower (the light is outside, and so is the window). And that's starting to bug.
smonster - Sep 20, 2010 3:30:48 pm PDT #3466 of 30000
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
smonster, is the cost of living significantly lower in Nola?
I think it's about the same, although restaurants are generally more expensive and verra tempting. Definitely not cheaper. Unless I want to live in one of my much-beloved but super sketch neighborhoods. I could buy a gutted house for $10K!
So, how would I counter offer? "I'm currently making top + $5K, and I'd really love to take this job - could you manage top + $1K?"
brenda m - Sep 20, 2010 3:35:23 pm PDT #3467 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
That sounds right on to me, smonster.
and is transparent at the top third -- so more light in my tiny bathroom
I just get the clear vinyl curtain liner and use that. With a small bathroom not having something that blocks light or space is great.
meara - Sep 20, 2010 3:40:21 pm PDT #3468 of 30000
So, how would I counter offer? "I'm currently making top + $5K, and I'd really love to take this job - could you manage top + $1K?"
Basically. I mean, in theory, you should focus it more on your awesome skillz and how they're worth more than the offer, but...in reality, I think most people are going to phrase it more like "Am SO EXCITED about your company and this offer and would REALLY love to take the job...BUT....I was really hoping for something at least a little closer to my current salary. Would really love to take the job (blah blah skillz/enthusiasmcakes), is there anything we could do?" (Would other than money also be an option, smonster? I mean, obviously money is huge, but you said bennies aren't as good either? Would more vacay, opportunities to hit up NoLa, etc be good?)
javachik - Sep 20, 2010 3:50:28 pm PDT #3469 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
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And the other place you can negotiate is benefits. If they can't offer better concrete benefits, ask for more vacation time.
When we've had our phone conversations, the theme that persisted was that you wanted off of the computer and out into hands-on work, training people. That's a big deal for you and I think if that's really what this job is, it sounds like an awesome opportiunity. But you did mention the company having some issues, right? Are those resolved?
smonster - Sep 20, 2010 4:07:57 pm PDT #3470 of 30000
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Yeah, another week of vacation would definitely be appreciated, especially if I'm going to try and stay involved with Historic Green. Is a week of vacation roughly equivalent to $1K?
I just talked to my HS friend who did accounting for them for about a year. His take is that they were taking rather more risks than he really liked, but not necessarily doing anything wrong. He recommended that I go for the ride, knowing that it might not be around forever. But you know, if I get a year of experience out of it and a move to New Orleans, could be worth it.
meara - Sep 20, 2010 4:09:33 pm PDT #3471 of 30000
Is a week of vacation roughly equivalent to $1K?
Depends on your yearly salary, no?! :)
amyth - Sep 20, 2010 4:31:20 pm PDT #3472 of 30000
And none of us deserving the cruelty or the grace -- Leonard Cohen
Yay, Perkins!
Yay, Erin!
Yay, smonster!
This is a good news post.
Pix - Sep 20, 2010 4:34:04 pm PDT #3473 of 30000
The status is NOT quo.
What amyth said! Yay for good news!