MWC_LifeBeginsAt40 Posted March 3, 2005 Posted March 3, 2005 That sounds good. You could also ask for more information about how the bonus program works (ie. business performance vs personal performance). Is it 5% business and 5% personal? etc etc I'm trying to get this company to offer bonuses to the office employees. We have about 50 barns and the barn employees get huge bonuses based on the quality of the animals they raise/sell etc. They also get an extra week vacation in lieu of stat holidays. In the office we get 8 or 9 stat holidays but no bonuses - it sucks! They wouldn't even know how good the animals were doing if they didn't have US in the office to show them the production figures and where they need improvements etc etc. If you really REALLY want this job, try not to make it so much about money. You will get there and I'm sure obtaining your degree will more than pay for itself over time.
Kate Posted March 3, 2005 Posted March 3, 2005 I am about to go through the same thing. I went to a recruiting firm to find a job with aNOTHER company, and they ended up sending in their partners and recruiting me for THEIR company. I have been in 3 times already, and they have made it clear that there is a huge interest on their part. The partner has shared some confidential aspects of the company with me and has said that they want me to come in ONE more time to narrow things down. The thing is, I STILL have another interview with another company tomorrow that was set up by one of their own recruiters! I have a hunch it will offer me a better base. My point is, I could tell that 2 of the 3 partners are willing to pay me more than I make now which is a base + commission. But, the 3rd partner completely eluded to the fact that a low base and great comp plan is more important. I disagree. A company willing to invest in you will invest in you with $$. You need to tell them this, which is what I am going to tell the firm at my final interview next week: "Based on my FIXED living expenses, $X is my minimum base requirement". THEN SAY NOTHING AT ALL. The first person who speaks loses. Just look at them gently and confidently. What is another $100 a week or a month out of their pocket? A good employee is compensated for, and good companies know that they get what they pay for. Don't feel bad. And NEVER EVER accept less than what you are making now!!! Don't even suggest you might. ALWAYS go higher. If you are at $38k now, tell them you need $45 or whatever it is an mean it. Don't budge or negotiate a base salary. If those are your minimum requirements, don't make a lateral move. If they can't cough up the extra dough, go somewhere else. That is why it is good to have more than one option. I'm using tomorrow's interview as leverage to let the recruiting firm know that the other company is interested in me. THen, I'm going to tell them what their potential offer is. It's good to throw higher numbers around from other companies. They feel competed with and you are more of a commodity to them. good luck.
Author Karen75 Posted March 3, 2005 Author Posted March 3, 2005 I so apprecaite all the input and advice I have been getting here! I got a response already.. "Karen, Do you feel that a salary of 35,600.00 and a potential for making 10% of that salary is possible? Or would you prefer to have the 38,500 and no potential for performance bonus just potential bonus for overall company success, At the sole discretion of me?" Is he saying that he would no longer offer the increase after 8 months as offered previously or is he telling me that I would never get a bonus? I want to respond saying that I would like the 38,500 base to start with a review and cost of living salary increase of at least 3% after the first year. A larger increase or personal performance bonus would be at his discretion as would any company performance bonus. What do you think? K
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