zinjin
join:2006-12-27
Gretna, LA
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Re: Just wondering if others experience this
We have been testing the waters on other job possibilities, although we do have job security where we are at, if we left they would be left high and dry with no one to be able to support 90% of the stuff we do, the other 2 techs are mainly A/V and desktop. |
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JollyStomper
The Funky Feel One
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join:2003-03-16
Right 'Dere
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| said by zinjin  :We have been testing the waters on other job possibilities, although we do have job security where we are at, if we left they would be left high and dry with no one to be able to support 90% of the stuff we do, the other 2 techs are mainly A/V and desktop. Sounds like just the leverage you need to effect some change. Use that to your advantage... |
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nixen
Rockin' the Boxen
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join:2002-10-04
Alexandria, VA
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said by zinjin :We have been testing the waters on other job possibilities, although we do have job security where we are at, if we left they would be left high and dry with no one to be able to support 90% of the stuff we do 1) If that's actually the case, you have real bargaining power: use it; 2) always remember that nobody is ever, truly irreplaceable. Figuring out how "1" and "2" actually balance out is always a fun game of "who blinks first". If you're going to play that game, it's generally a good idea to already have another job offer in hand.
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zinjin
join:2006-12-27
Gretna, LA
| I agree that I and the other tech are not irreplaceable, to think so would be conceited. We have done the "I'm not happy" routine to get a raise, and to voice our concerns about the work situation and then it will be peachy keen for a few months then its right back to old tricks by management.
As for myself most of the other job offers I have received are either contract work or one that pays considerable less than what I make or one with little to no benefits. |
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Drex
Beer..It's What's For Dinner
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join:2000-02-24
La Place, LA
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| said by zinjin :As for myself most of the other job offers I have received are either contract work or one that pays considerable less than what I make or one with little to no benefits. Isn't the New Orleans IT market just grand?
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