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luvbug0915 (original poster member #22934) posted at 2:56 AM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
The job search has come to a screeching halt. None of the opportunities that were presented to me by the recruiters have resulted in a job offer. It's been very disheartening as the August 1st move date looms on the horizon.
On the other hand, I had a meeting with the CFO today.
Long story short, he offered me an increase in salary starting immediately with a lump sum payout bonus in February. He also offered $50 per month allowance towards a Peach Pass (pay lane for high traffic times). I know this is their way of keeping me there through the transition of the move and the controller retiring. The increase is a nice gesture but it's by no means generous. He asked my thoughts and I told him the truth, I need more to keep me there.
He said he does not want to loose me, he admitted that he needs me more than I need him and asked me to give him a day to talk with the owner and CEO to see what more he can offer. I was able to shed some light on some of the other duties I perform which he seemed unaware of, actually took notes about and admitted it adds to my value to the company.
I should know something tomorrow.
Please send some major mojo my way for tomorrow.
"I haven't stopped looking for the good in people. I've just accepted the fact that I'm not always going to find it."-Patti LaBelle
fireproof ( member #36126) posted at 3:01 AM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
Sending a ton of mojo your way 
Good luck! That speaks a lot of you
gahurts ( member #33699) posted at 3:05 AM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
I hope he comes up with a really good offer for you.
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"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway." - Aubrie
MovingUpward ( member #14866) posted at 3:11 AM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
metamorphisis ( member #12041) posted at 3:36 AM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
Major Mojo coming your way!!
Go softly my sweet friend. You will always be a part of who I am.
sadcat ( member #8637) posted at 1:05 PM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
Mojo!!!!!
Never let your fear decide your fate.....AWOLNATION
If this isn't what I consider soulmate crap, I don't know what is.
nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 1:32 PM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
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And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
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Sad in AZ ( member #24239) posted at 3:08 PM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
This must be agony for you! Think positive and we'll send all the mojo we have!
You are important and you matter. Your feelings matter. Your voice matters. Your story matters. Your life matters. Always.
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D-day: 2007 (two years before finding SI)
S: 6/2010; D: 3/2011
luvbug0915 (original poster member #22934) posted at 3:28 PM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
He's flying out this afternoon to visit the facilities in another state. He said he would call me either yesterday afternoon or this morning. Waiting................
He'll be gone the remainder of the week then he's gone next week on vacation. I hope he doesn't keep me hanging, that's not cool at all.
"I haven't stopped looking for the good in people. I've just accepted the fact that I'm not always going to find it."-Patti LaBelle
luvbug0915 (original poster member #22934) posted at 4:37 PM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
I just got off the phone with the CFO. They are going to work the bonus into my salary which basically amounts to a 12% increase, plus I get to keep the $50 per month Peach Pass allowance.
I just had my annual in May and got 2% which is the company cap due to the struggling industry I'm in.
So a 14% increase overall this year...I'm a happy camper. This will keep me with my current company at least until my lease is up in May 2015.
Yay me!! 
"I haven't stopped looking for the good in people. I've just accepted the fact that I'm not always going to find it."-Patti LaBelle
imagoodwitch ( member #23375) posted at 4:49 PM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
Ordinary average everyday sane psycho super goddess
hexed ( member #19258) posted at 6:45 PM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
But that's just a lot of water
Underneath a bridge I burned
And there's no use in backtracking
Around corners I have turned
“Many of us crucify ourselves between two thieves - regret for the past and fear of the future.” -foulton oursler
jo2love ( member #31528) posted at 6:51 PM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
Awesome!!!
jrc1963 ( member #26531) posted at 10:25 PM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
Me: BSO - 56 Him: FWSO - 79 DS - 23 D-Day - 12-11-09, R - he finally came homeYour life is an Occasion. Rise to it. - Mr. Magorium, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"
Rebreather ( member #30817) posted at 10:26 PM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
That's awesome, congrats!!
Me BS
Him WH
2 ddays in '07
Rec'd.
"The cure for the pain, is the pain." -Rumi
fireproof ( member #36126) posted at 4:16 AM on Thursday, July 17th, 2014
Great News! Celebrate- the increase is wonderful!
If you can still negotiate a bit I would suggest longer but fewer days or a change in hours.
The difference between a 45 minute drive and a 2 hour drive home makes a huge difference.
Congrats!
luvbug0915 (original poster member #22934) posted at 2:44 PM on Thursday, July 17th, 2014
Fireproof, we did discuss flexible hours. My job does not require me to be in the office for specific hours, just so long as I'm here 40 hrs a week.
My plan is to work 7-3:30 initially. If I can go until 4pm Mon-Thurs I'll be able to leave by 1:30 on Fridays. I'll have to play all this by ear once I'm actually making the commute.
I've lined up a dog walker that I'll have to pay $10 a day Mon-Thurs so I won't have to worry so much about rushing home. Although I am testing them to see how they do going 11 hours. I will probably still utilize the dog walker even if my dogs can go 11-12 hrs, just so that I don't have to walk them after a long commute home.
"I haven't stopped looking for the good in people. I've just accepted the fact that I'm not always going to find it."-Patti LaBelle
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