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    Two things.

    Either you're worth whatever you earn, or you're not.

    Your boss knows the above, or he doesn't.

    You can control of the first bit.
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    The money is neither here nor there. You can get the hump that he only offered 3% or you can be grateful that he even offered.

    Where will the role take you in 2 -3 years time (if that)

    Invest in yourself. Move up the food chain and learn how the money works in a business.

    And to all those who are worth SOOOOOOOO much more - take that drone job and sell your soul.
    Or have a go in business yourself since every boss is a miserable rip off money grubbing cunt who is robbing you blind.
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    It's 7 o'clock and he hasn't posted so I'm assuming he took the promotion and is now working till midnight to cover all the 'new' work

    or celebrating
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    Quote Originally Posted by Banditbandit View Post
    So don't hold us in suspense .. it's now 4.30pm .. Did you take the job or not?
    I turned it down. Said thanks, but I'm worth more, and want to see $10k on the table before I consider it again. He looked pretty fucked off, but meh.

    I think i'm still in a good position. Time will tell.
    "And, look, the luscious and fecund fronds of the Silver Fern has given brilliant birth to a stupendous fruit! A red Hondaberry, desposited by a lesser known species of Plonker Gittus Maximus Idiotus."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Winter View Post
    I turned it down. Said thanks, but I'm worth more, and want to see $10k on the table before I consider it again. He looked pretty fucked off, but meh.

    I think i'm still in a good position. Time will tell.
    Wow. Lucky for some to make demands like that....I wish I could!

    could you share with us.....what kind of profession are we talking here? And very aprox, what kind of pay?

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    ....oh, the pain we have to endure, to live in our obscure little paradise...take your hand off yer dick and put it round the throttle of a bucket racer...that'll cure yer angst...

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    Quote Originally Posted by jaffaonajappa View Post
    Wow. Lucky for some to make demands like that....I wish I could!

    could you share with us.....what kind of profession are we talking here? And very aprox, what kind of pay?
    Its a small world, so I wont say anything here...
    "And, look, the luscious and fecund fronds of the Silver Fern has given brilliant birth to a stupendous fruit! A red Hondaberry, desposited by a lesser known species of Plonker Gittus Maximus Idiotus."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Winter View Post
    Its a small world, so I wont say anything here...
    Extremely true.

    My advice, never burn bridges especially in little old NZ. Swallow your pride act professionally and move on if thats what you want to do.

    I even went for a job interview in Ireland FFS and the guy knew my previous boss.

    PS: Fuck.

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    Big balls fella!

    Possibly in your favor, can he promote from within or is he now going to have to go out and offer market rates AND pay an agent's cut to get someone else?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Usarka View Post
    My advice, never burn bridges especially in little old NZ.
    Durn. I was planning a bonfire.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Winter View Post
    Boss offered me a promotion today, with a payrise.

    I want the job, problem is the payrise is shit.. 3%, for more responsibility and workload.

    You have untill 10am tomorrow morning to talk me out of turning it down.

    Winter.
    It depends on the role. Will taking the promotion provide more opportunities down the track even though the pay isn't a whole lot more now? Experience is something that cannot be bought (usually).
    Edit: clearly you made your decision!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Clockwork View Post
    Big balls fella!

    Possibly in your favor, can he promote from within or is he now going to have to go out and offer market rates AND pay an agent's cut to get someone else?
    Go outside to look. They are really a bit stuck now as they've already hired my replacement heh.
    "And, look, the luscious and fecund fronds of the Silver Fern has given brilliant birth to a stupendous fruit! A red Hondaberry, desposited by a lesser known species of Plonker Gittus Maximus Idiotus."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Winter View Post
    Go outside to look. They are really a bit stuck now as they've already hired my replacement heh.
    Hmmm, experience suggests to me, that one (or maybe even both) of the parties in this employment relationship is not worth it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by oldrider View Post
    Hmmm, experience suggests to me, that one (or maybe even both) of the parties in this employment relationship is not worth it!
    Hmmm, dunno about that.
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    Sometimes you have to manage staff that do a good job but dont want the dramas of advancement - and appreciate what they do well.

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    Shoulda taken it and used the improved employment status to get a better job elsewhere... employers like to see job applicants who have had promotions, it shows that your existing boss has confidence in you enough to promote you...you must be a worth while employee.....

    Sorry my comment was to late to change your mind.

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