I know this is some shit bit, but jokers and games are not warranted when someone is in need of a JOB and livelihood.. :nono: :nono: :nono:
I know this is some shit bit, but jokers and games are not warranted when someone is in need of a JOB and livelihood.. :nono: :nono: :nono:
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Who are you applying with in Nashville?
I'm on the board for the Nashville Technology Council, and I am sure we have some member companies that could be possibilities for you.
Get my email from Jack if you want.
I can't believe you looked for 2 months, only got 1 other interview, and counter offered. :mj07:
I guess you got plenty of dough in the bank.
They called your bluff.
I guess you got plenty of dough in the bank.
They called your bluff.
They did. I got an email today from their Human Resources and they felt like I would not stay around very long after the training period.
They said that the previous employers that I had listed all had great things to say about me and my work efforts.
BTW, I do have other means of cash flow through investments that helps month to month. Believe me its not like it was when I was working but I have managed to get by so far.
Knowing they could not meet your demand(s), they figured you'd be continuing to look for other jobs. Make sense. Sucks, but makes sense.
Sorry to hear this. I for one am surprised by their response, especially if you were/are a viable candidate for the position. It seems like the so-called "experts" on interviewing/hiring typically say that negotiation is not only warranted, but expected, whenever you are a strong candidate for a position. I've read tons of articles from these same experts chronicling the mistakes people make by NOT negotiating correctly, or even at all when offered a position. Having said that, it could be that these same "rules" no longer apply due to how bad the economy is? :shrug:
I was offered a position about 3 months ago in which I asked for about a 3-4% increase in salary from what they were offering, and I was very surprised when the HR department seemed to be taken aback by my counteroffer. I wasn't asking for more money just to ask for more money -- I actually had more experience than what they required, and they even said that in the interview. They ultimately met my number, but it was like they just expected me to agree to their first offer. I thought it was strange at the time, but are people really not negotiating at all due to the economy?
I was offered a position about 3 months ago in which I asked for about a 3-4% increase in salary from what they were offering, and I was very surprised when the HR department seemed to be taken aback by my counteroffer. I wasn't asking for more money just to ask for more money -- I actually had more experience than what they required, and they even said that in the interview. They ultimately met my number, but it was like they just expected me to agree to their first offer. I thought it was strange at the time, but are people really not negotiating at all due to the economy?
This is exactly what happened to me. I had more experience than what the position required and during the interview this was noted. I was told that production engineering would be where I would b,e after I got training with one of their robotic systems.
Glen Quagmire-The answer to your question is Yes.Since the tanking economy has increased unemployment to where it is,the quality of candidates applying for ALL jobs has skyrocketed from where it was just a short year ago and the numbers of them applying has to
ne is in no position to negotiate if there are three more behind you just as qualified.Getting the job at all has to come first.Once they get to know you maybe other opportunities will become available within the company or elsewhere,but when one is given a job offer in this economy one would be wise to accept quickly. Its like no other time in my business experience,unless you were alive during the depression..very scary.Slinkdog I'll bet something good happens for you soon and this is why it went down like this.
ne is in no position to negotiate if there are three more behind you just as qualified.Getting the job at all has to come first.Once they get to know you maybe other opportunities will become available within the company or elsewhere,but when one is given a job offer in this economy one would be wise to accept quickly. Its like no other time in my business experience,unless you were alive during the depression..very scary.Slinkdog I'll bet something good happens for you soon and this is why it went down like this. 
The first part of this is plain silly. In today's market with hundreds of resume getting sent in on each job it is the luck of the draw for the most part.
