The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXVII

TheWolfe · 07-31-2017, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Well if you find yourself in CNY ever, stop by Rome. lol. I can get you a help desk tech position easily. hahahaha

Last kid i hired didn't know how to clear cache from the browsers....

Will do, boss

b15 · 07-31-2017, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Interview went really well. I have some hard thinking to do. It'll be a tough call.

1) They're small (20 users), but it would require large amounts of travel to offsite locations around the state.

2) Infrastructure is archaic. It would be a lot of work to update.

3) They want to negotiate from 45k. Idk if I can leave for that price. Especially iff they go even lower.

4) Very good benefits, but vacation days are basically non-existent unless you are their for 7+ years

5) it would be a true IT Manager position who in 2-3 years would head their own department. (basically IT Director after that time)

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Originally Posted by Leingod

I'm being serious for once. Do i take a risk like that? It very well could all just be all take and no show. And the only other thing killing me from just immediately saying yes is the amount of driving involved. Winters here freaking blow.

Really depends.

1.) Sounds like you're taking a pay cut in hopes for a better future in a few years. If you don't have too many obligations (family/kids/mortgage/etc) and can make it work, it's worth considering. Just be sure this isn't "fluff" just to get you in the door for cheap and nothing comes to fruition. I took a slight pay cut the first year when I left my first job, but no regrets as it led to many new opportunities that have paid for itself ten fold.

2.) I would try and negotiate in other benefits such as more PTO days in place of salary. I wouldn't recommend taking a pay cut and cut in PTO days as well. You'll hate your life if it doesn't pan out.

3.) Unless you're one that loves routine and being in the office everyday, I wouldn't be concerned with the travel, assuming they'll provide a company car or reimburse your mileage. I, for one, like being out of the office. I like seeing new places, meeting new people and it helps me reset.

Just my $.02. Good luck bud!

Leingod · 07-31-2017, 05:25 PM

Yea. You basically hit the nail on the head. Pay raise would be about 5k more. But not enough for what they're asking. If they don't move from 45k upwards, i'd ask for at least an extra week of PTO.

The driving will really only bother me when it gets ugly here over the winter. We get blizzards and lake effect daily. Even I will get hesitant on the freeway when we have 7 feet of snow on the ground and black ice everywhere. Many of the locations they said are relatively far as well.

The promise of a better salary/title/future does sound promising. If it's true that is. Who knows with companies these days. They're small and rather family oriented with is a good thing. If I took the manager position, I would assume for it to open up many new doors down the road. That's a milestone accomplishment. Especially at my age.

I've just got a lot of options to weigh. Just scared of accepting and either being more miserable, traveling 24/7, or realizing it's a dead end job. It's tough around here as is finding IT positions.

b15 · 07-31-2017, 05:31 PM

Yeah, changing jobs is always tough man. I literally lost sleep for like a week contemplating my last move. Made a pro/con list, talked it through with my wife, crunched numbers, you name it. At the end of the day I was still unsure but made a leap of faith.

Small isn't always bad, especially if they're a solid company with consistent growth. Could lead to quicker advancement opportunities as you had stated.

Always leave on good terms (when possible) and stay in touch with your peers. Maybe one day you'll boomerang back, you never know!

madwi · 07-31-2017, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWolfe

So I'm in school for computer engineering right now (just switched from mechanical engineering) and I have noooo idea where I ought to go work when I graduate

I'd like to stay in/near Dallas, but it's so damn hot in the summer lmao. Also, the car scene isn't bad at all haha. But anyways, taxes don't completely suck here and I guess there's plenty of larger companies I could get a shot at working for?? I dunno

I hear healthcare IT isnt too bad of a gig.

Leingod · 07-31-2017, 06:31 PM

Madwi, do I chance it and buy that guys calipers for $600???

madwi · 07-31-2017, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Madwi, do I chance it and buy that guys calipers for $600???

I'd have to look at them, isnt that almost new price?

Leingod · 07-31-2017, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I'd have to look at them, isnt that almost new price?

All 4 akebono? God no.

eastwest2300 · 07-31-2017, 07:11 PM

eastwest repz with honor!

Leingod · 07-31-2017, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Are these worth it for $600? Freaking photos are massive.

2012 Nismo Brake Calipers and suspension

Quoting myself now. Haha

eastwest2300 · 07-31-2017, 07:11 PM

repz out itches...

madwi · 07-31-2017, 07:18 PM

Oh, calipers. Was thinking rotors. idk, is it worth it to you?

Leingod · 07-31-2017, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Oh, calipers. Was thinking rotors. idk, is it worth it to you?

I'd buy them for $600. Is any hardware needed for them? I just wanted someone with better knowledge to look at them and see if anything was wrong. I doubt I will ever see a lower price for them used.

madwi · 07-31-2017, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

I'd buy them for $600. Is any hardware needed for them? I just wanted someone with better knowledge to look at them and see if anything was wrong. I doubt I will ever see a lower price for them used.

I honestly have never looked into what they would go for or what is needed to install them. Sorry, man.

Leingod · 07-31-2017, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I honestly have never looked into what they would go for or what is needed to install them. Sorry, man.

Ahhh, no worries. I've basically been seeing them in the $1,000+ range. That's all. I don't even need bigger brakes. They just look cool lol.

07-31-2017, 05:25 PM	#6933 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684396	Yea. You basically hit the nail on the head. Pay raise would be about 5k more. But not enough for what they're asking. If they don't move from 45k upwards, i'd ask for at least an extra week of PTO. The driving will really only bother me when it gets ugly here over the winter. We get blizzards and lake effect daily. Even I will get hesitant on the freeway when we have 7 feet of snow on the ground and black ice everywhere. Many of the locations they said are relatively far as well. The promise of a better salary/title/future does sound promising. If it's true that is. Who knows with companies these days. They're small and rather family oriented with is a good thing. If I took the manager position, I would assume for it to open up many new doors down the road. That's a milestone accomplishment. Especially at my age. I've just got a lot of options to weigh. Just scared of accepting and either being more miserable, traveling 24/7, or realizing it's a dead end job. It's tough around here as is finding IT positions. __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

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Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684396	Madwi, do I chance it and buy that guys calipers for $600??? __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

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b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	Yeah, changing jobs is always tough man. I literally lost sleep for like a week contemplating my last move. Made a pro/con list, talked it through with my wife, crunched numbers, you name it. At the end of the day I was still unsure but made a leap of faith. Small isn't always bad, especially if they're a solid company with consistent growth. Could lead to quicker advancement opportunities as you had stated. Always leave on good terms (when possible) and stay in touch with your peers. Maybe one day you'll boomerang back, you never know!

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