Not as happy as I thought I'd be
I went in for the interview with that company that I really wanted to work for.
It was downtown Los Angeles in the Fashion District. Elite company. Been in business for 26 years. Small office, friendly staff, quirky owner. I even got a bit lost and arrived a few minutes late. The thing is, I nailed the interview. I was hired on the spot. All of it seemed to go my way.
Then we got to the pay. I understand not wanting to pay someone a huge salary without knowing for sure what they are worth. I however, specifically told them what I was looking to make. They offered me less. Despite the perks of a chance of a bonus, HUGE discounts on clothing, shoes, and other nifty stuff, I just didn't think it would work out.
I have other things lined up, all of them guaranteed to pay more. Yet I'm sitting here still bummed out. I guess it just wasn't as perfect as I'd hoped.
Sigh.
It was downtown Los Angeles in the Fashion District. Elite company. Been in business for 26 years. Small office, friendly staff, quirky owner. I even got a bit lost and arrived a few minutes late. The thing is, I nailed the interview. I was hired on the spot. All of it seemed to go my way.
Then we got to the pay. I understand not wanting to pay someone a huge salary without knowing for sure what they are worth. I however, specifically told them what I was looking to make. They offered me less. Despite the perks of a chance of a bonus, HUGE discounts on clothing, shoes, and other nifty stuff, I just didn't think it would work out.
I have other things lined up, all of them guaranteed to pay more. Yet I'm sitting here still bummed out. I guess it just wasn't as perfect as I'd hoped.
Sigh.