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So they came back today with another offer... less AE work, more art, better bonuses, more flexibility... and oh yeah, a better starting salary. So flattered that despite my polite refusal of their previous offer that they decided to persue me even more. So today my interest became piqued enough to have a few meetings and see where the real detail would lie in my taking up this offer... It all sounds really good. I take a look at M, whose position I may occupy in 5 years... I've heard her raves of working with J... those sweet comments of generosity, laid-backed nature and (did I say generosity?) that are shared and agreed upon with pretty much everyone at Newport - or at least anyone who's worked closely with them. I see her 3 day work week and flexibility with family, know that her salary is more than generous and that her bonus paid for her new kitchen, granite countertops and all... and I am intrigued. There's such give and take here too, which I appreciate... and room to be taught more, to learn more, more classes, and yes... more opportunity for greater earnings.
So I do check and balance games in my head... what I would miss, what I would gain, the values of each point. What direction it would take my career in... the addition of more artistic responsibility (goodbye Traffic, hello actual design!) in lieu of selling (they promised NO selling whatsoever), is what is the real kicker... the added funds could provide tuition for massage therapy school someday in the not-so-distant future. I would be my own boss essentially... no waiting for the President of NCC to dismiss us on snowdays... if I want to work home I can... if I need a vacation I take one.
So, yes, they sweetened the deal... financially the numbers aren't that much greater than my current salary, although a few clicks on the calculator and I see it would be the equivalent of a raise of about 11%... although, I am slated for a raise in the Art Department come Januray of at least 6... I am told it is okay to factor this in and point it out when settling on a final initial salary...
Sounds like my mind is already made up, doesn't it? Truthfully, I am excited for the opportunity, high from tge flattery, and yes, the Virgo in me weighs heavily still. I am thankful that they do not need a definitive answer for a couple of weeks... plenty of time to really dig deep, perhaps even call magick to my aid in clarification.
But no selling? No shmoozing? More art and pay and broader spectrum of opportunity, working with the founder of the company, no less? ... all the x's seem to be taken away... thankful for a sit-down dinner with O and P tonight pre-Matrix so that I can get their input... I only hope I don't talk their ears off... *chuckles*
So I do check and balance games in my head... what I would miss, what I would gain, the values of each point. What direction it would take my career in... the addition of more artistic responsibility (goodbye Traffic, hello actual design!) in lieu of selling (they promised NO selling whatsoever), is what is the real kicker... the added funds could provide tuition for massage therapy school someday in the not-so-distant future. I would be my own boss essentially... no waiting for the President of NCC to dismiss us on snowdays... if I want to work home I can... if I need a vacation I take one.
So, yes, they sweetened the deal... financially the numbers aren't that much greater than my current salary, although a few clicks on the calculator and I see it would be the equivalent of a raise of about 11%... although, I am slated for a raise in the Art Department come Januray of at least 6... I am told it is okay to factor this in and point it out when settling on a final initial salary...
Sounds like my mind is already made up, doesn't it? Truthfully, I am excited for the opportunity, high from tge flattery, and yes, the Virgo in me weighs heavily still. I am thankful that they do not need a definitive answer for a couple of weeks... plenty of time to really dig deep, perhaps even call magick to my aid in clarification.
But no selling? No shmoozing? More art and pay and broader spectrum of opportunity, working with the founder of the company, no less? ... all the x's seem to be taken away... thankful for a sit-down dinner with O and P tonight pre-Matrix so that I can get their input... I only hope I don't talk their ears off... *chuckles*