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johnnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 12:25 PM
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I'm a much happier man today. I got a raise
I won't go through the whole sordid story, but I have been here at this company for 12 years (that was Tues.). Because I worked my way up the ladder, I didn't get the increases based on the positions, but small raises.

After months of negotiations.. I just received a $7,000 a year increase. I am a little happy about this to say the least.
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Crazy Dave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 12:29 PM
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1. The bad news is...
Your interest rates, taxes and your health insurance premiums have just gone up $8000 a year.

Just kidding, even if it did you'd be worse off without it.
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johnnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 12:41 PM
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6. They have been going up each year
I was getting poorer and poorer each year. Pretty much like everyone else in this country.
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terrya Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 12:34 PM
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2. Well, congratulations, but...
that sucks. The fact that they waited for 12 years to give you a significant raise is pretty shitty.

I'm glad you got the raise.
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johnnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 12:36 PM
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3. Thanks
I was ready to split, but they wouldn't have too much of an engineering staff if I did.
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XNASA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 12:37 PM
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4. Now you don't have to drink Budweiser any more.
Go ahead, have a Pilsner Urquell. You deserve it.

Congrats, dude.
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johnnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 12:40 PM
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5. I don't know
I need to remember my roots. Back when I was poor (about 20 minutes ago), I drank what I could afford. Now that I have gotten here I have to remain true to myself and true to where I came from.


LOL, Thanks dude.
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nutsnberries Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 12:52 PM
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7. congratulations
most engineers I know have their salaries frozen right now (or close to it) and are lucky to still have a job.

while the cost of living goes up, uP, UP. :(
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johnnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 01:00 PM
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9. Thanks
Well, we were bought out and when they went over salaries around the country they realized they got me dirt cheap..lol. I pretty much let them know that I would have to do what I have to do.
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nutsnberries Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 01:04 PM
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14. it's Friday you know...
drinks on you, tonight?

:toast: (virtual ones, of course, so be generous!)
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Cathyclysmic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 12:58 PM
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8. 'negotiations' got you $7000?
Do you have any technique tips?:P

Just kidding....congrats!
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johnnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 01:03 PM
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12. Lol,
Well, it was more like "I'll just leave if you don't pay me what I want".

I feel a bit weird being giddy over this, but things weren't looking good for me lately and I can breath a bit easier now.
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underpants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 01:01 PM
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10. Excellent good for you
YAAAAAY!
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johnnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 01:04 PM
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13. Thanks
It topped off my Friday.
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Gormy Cuss Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 01:02 PM
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11. Hey, that isn't chump change.
Congrats! :toast:
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johnnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 01:05 PM
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15. Thanks
I think it will help me a bit. It's not easy being an engineer these days without any college, so I am kind of stuck here..lol. So, it was good news for me
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Cathyclysmic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 01:51 PM
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16. Good job...
Edited on Fri Mar-24-06 01:51 PM by Cathyclysmic
I'm sure it was stressful. I'm glad you finally your getting compensated.
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johnnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 02:02 PM
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19. Thanks again
:hi:
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 01:54 PM
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17. Dinner is on you!
Where are you taking me?
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johnnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 02:04 PM
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20. Lol
Well, I don't rightly know just yet. I guess somewhere good. :)
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seemunkee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 01:56 PM
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18. Congrats. You deserve it.
I hate those double standards. They pay more to bring in new people because that is the prevailing wage but don't bring the long term workers who have helped build the company in line.
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johnnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 02:05 PM
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21. Thank you
I'm a veteran at this place..lol. I think there might be 5 people out of the 25 here that have more time than I do. A lot were let go due to down sizing. I was lucky they didn't trim my department, but there wasn't much to trim.
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Crazy Dave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 06:44 PM
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28. That seems to happen a lot these days....
...with the long term employees always having to train the new employees who make more but don't know shit.
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Commie Pinko Dirtbag Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 02:08 PM
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22. Locking
No sex threads. :evilgrin:
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johnnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 02:30 PM
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24. Lol
What's sex? :shrug:
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Bunny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 02:22 PM
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23. That's great news!
:bounce: Way to go, johnnie! :bounce:
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johnnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 02:30 PM
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25. Thanks Bunny
I'm happy.
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 04:13 PM
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26. Way to go, my dear johnnie!
That is just awesome news!

Kudos to you for hanging in there and letting them know just what would happen if you hadn't gotten that raise!

:toast: :bounce: :bounce: :toast:
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johnnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 04:40 PM
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27. Thanks Peggy
I feel better about staying at the job, that's for sure. :hi:
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LaurenG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 06:48 PM
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29. Congratulations!
:thumbsup: :toast:
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johnnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-25-06 01:48 AM
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31. Thanks!
It is evening now, and I am :toast:ing as I type.
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dolo amber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-24-06 06:48 PM
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30. Right the fuck on dude!
:headbang:
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johnnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-25-06 01:50 AM
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32. Thanks D
Too bad you guys split, I would have bought this weekend.

Maybe when ya come to visit C-town again. :hug:
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