That sounds like they want to hire you!
A man walks down the street in that hat, people know he's not afraid of anything.
Wash ,'The Message'
Natter 75: More Than a Million Natters Served
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Jesse - Aug 28, 2017 8:24:03 am PDT #15986 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Steph L. - Aug 28, 2017 8:24:37 am PDT #15987 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Teppy, that sucks. Especially when the stupid people blame you.
I'm not even sure the stupid author is blaming me; I think it's the higher-ups in the Editorial Office that are thinking I'm not doing my job, when I followed our procedure (including sending follow-up emails when the authors don't respond) EXACTLY. There are some articles where I lag behind by about a day, but for this one I was totally on top of it. But they're claiming they don't see proof that I was.
I sent the screenshots, but no response so far (other than "send the files to the author"). I admirably resisted replying with "You mean 'send the files to the author FOR THE FOURTH TIME'?")
tommyrot - Aug 28, 2017 8:28:53 am PDT #15988 of 30002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
That sounds like they want to hire you!
They did say, "We look forward to having you join the team!"
Maybe just a miscommunication on their end. How do I politely say, "Um, do I have the job?"
Steph L. - Aug 28, 2017 8:29:52 am PDT #15989 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Maybe just a miscommunication on their end. How do I politely say, "Um, do I have the job?"
I think the best way to phrase it is "What are the next steps in the process?" (Although there are other Buffistas who are better with this sort of thing, so don't take my answer as gospel.)
Connie Neil - Aug 28, 2017 8:32:30 am PDT #15990 of 30002
brillig
"May I have the official date of hire for my records?"
Dana - Aug 28, 2017 8:36:47 am PDT #15991 of 30002
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
tommy, I wouldn't do anything indicating official acceptance of this possible offer until you have benefits info.
tommyrot - Aug 28, 2017 8:39:11 am PDT #15992 of 30002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
How about, "What are the next steps in the process? I could start three weeks (or possibly sooner) after receiving notification that you are hiring me."
tommyrot - Aug 28, 2017 8:41:08 am PDT #15993 of 30002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
tommy, I wouldn't do anything indicating official acceptance of this possible offer until you have benefits info.
Job is 6-month contract to hire. We've agreed on an hourly rate for the 6 months. PTO would be the only benefit (I think) until I'd go to permanent. But yeah, gotta find out what the permanent benefits are.
Jesse - Aug 28, 2017 8:46:07 am PDT #15994 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Would you be moving? You might want more time than that?
tommyrot - Aug 28, 2017 8:49:10 am PDT #15995 of 30002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Would you be moving? You might want more time than that?
Yes. My boss said two weeks notice would be OK so I could have a free week to move. I've been assuming I could find an apartment through online sites so I wouldn't have to visit to look at apartments.
I'm also assuming I can arrange movers during the three week period. Or else rent a truck and hire movers to load and unload it.
Am I assuming too much?