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Any update Clip?
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So, I wasn't factoring in a higher tax percentage being applied, due to the money being cut in a larger lump sum. So, it would realistically probably be closer to $3-4k vs. $5k.
Anyway, thanks everyone for weighing in with some opinions and options.
Another suggestion made to me was to not sign a new agreement, and stay on until September 15th as currently planned. Informing them that if they still would like my professional services, they can hire me on as a contractor for $XX/hour after September 15th. -
And here I thought you were just going to move on and burn all your bridges.The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
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There's some uncertainty that I can "quit" and still receive a severance. It's a gray area, as nothing indicating that is in writing, only verbal.John Megadeth wrote: »Don’t step off the dock until the boat’s there.
Use this time to actively search for something else while you still have a job. Once you find it, then quit.
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There's some uncertainty that I can "quit" and still receive a severance. It's a gray area, as nothing indicating that is in writing, only verbal.John Megadeth wrote: »Don’t step off the dock until the boat’s there.
Use this time to actively search for something else while you still have a job. Once you find it, then quit.
If it's not in writing it's worthless. I don't like playing games, so I'd just find a new job & move on. -
The one contrarian comment I'd offer on this situation is the old bromide:
(or words to that effectIt is always easier to find a new job when one is employed.
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This is something to keep in mind, I'd opine, strategically when considering the job hunt strategy going forward.
Oh, I will echo that any "offer" not in writing is, unfortunately, 100% worthless.
Is it an organization that has given you (the OP) good reason to trust them? Only the OP can make that decision, of course.
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If you quit, unemployment benefits are a lot harder to get.
Getting fired or laid off, the process starts immediately.
Your getting a paycheck now with a friken bonus check on top of that. yea, look for another job with your current boss if that works out, but maybe this company your working for is weeding out people who don't want to work there.
They just offered to keep you on longer so they value YOU!
Think about it, but not too long or the opportunity might vanish. More paychecks!
Sure, look for another job but there's always unemployment checks. A lot of people transition between jobs getting U.B. for a period. You've paid into the system and your employer has paid into the system. If you need to file, file. Keep looking and maybe, all this will be for nothing and they'll keep you on with a higher pay in November! Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
Just realized I forgot to reply to this. I'm in the IT field, located in California.codycatalist wrote: »Sorry to hear bud, may I ask what you did or have experience in? Do you happen to be in Texas or Arizona? My company is hiring like crazy, we have a great work environment and growing year after year. We are in the Online Education field so lots of different positions open.
Dang, we have a position open in California but it isn't for Technology!Just a dude doing dude-ly things
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I was in pretty much your exact position about 5 years ago. We downsized pretty drastically and I was told I would be laid off. However, I could stick around about 4 weeks to train my replacement.
I agreed to, but before the 4 weeks were up, my replacement got sidelined by another responsibility, and they extended me a little longer. Then it became "stay around till inventory is over".
I was finally let go, but had about 2 1/2 extra months to look for a job. And, a year later, they asked me to come back because I hadn't burned any bridges and "handled myself well" when I left the company. -
Sorry to hear about your troubles Clipdat....that's stress nobody wants for sure.
My best friend has been working for his company for about 15 years, they said they were laying off about 60% of their workforce. He said he was going to need to look for another job but when the hammer came down, it was him and a few of his workers that made the cut, so needless to say he was relieved.
I wish you the best of luck and hopefully when all the smoke clears, that you are still employed there if that's what you want. But I agree, don't open the door if you haven't been asked to leave.
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But that’s just withholding; your refund for 2018 will be larger is all, or your final payment to the KGB, I mean IRS, will be less. So don’t sweat the tax part. I’d concentrate more on finding a new job AND showing the new owners why they need to keep you on. Two companies vying for your services makes your price increase.So, I wasn't factoring in a higher tax percentage being applied, due to the money being cut in a larger lump sum. So, it would realistically probably be closer to $3-4k vs. $5k.
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The higher ups called me into a meeting at 4:30pm today, (seriously who schedules a meeting at 4:30pm?) and told me that they now want me to stay on until November 30th. With the same "extra week's pay for every two weeks worked" deal that I'm currently doing.
I told them I'd get back to them.
What the hell? From the short discussion I had with them after this offer, it's abundantly clear that they have no transition plan in place and are completely flailing and flopping around like a fish out of water in terms of how they're going to accomplish the transition.
Do I really want to stay on to hold their hand and spoon feed them for 5.5 weeks worth (September 15th to November 30th is 11 weeks) of extra pay? My gut says it's not worth the money.
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Good news guys! A week after applying online to a great looking job opportunity, and then having a phone screening, I've been invited to come in for an onsite interview tomorrow!
Please keep me in your thoughts and send positive energy my way tomorrow especially at 2:30pm PST! -
Awesome! Good luck!!
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Thanks Micah!
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Just remember how to properly use the quote feature and you will do just fine.
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nooshinjohn wrote: »Just remember how to properly use the quote feature and you will do just fine.
Good luck!
Something tells me that won't be one of the interview questions! -
What do you mean?nooshinjohn wrote: »Just remember how to properly use the quote feature and you will do just fine.
Good luck!
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Please keep me in your thoughts and send positive energy my way tomorrow especially at 2:30pm PST!
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So subtle Herm lol
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At least there's not a pin in it's crotch.
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Just think of it as more of an acupuncture session!
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I don't remember the acupuncturist putting a needle in my eye when I went to one 8 times.
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
He was doing it wrong!I don't remember the acupuncturist putting a needle in my eye when I went to one 8 times.
Hey, btw, be safe during that storm!
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