lol, you sure about this breh
I can tell you that you're 100% wrong with this statement.
Can I leverage a job offer into a raise at my current job?
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lol, you sure about this breh
I can tell you that you're 100% wrong with this statement.
No serious company is going to have employees working at home 95% of the time. Contractors yes, employees no, meaning that unless lack of stability is not an issue, you're better off staying where you're at, not sure for how long that company will be there. Personally, if it was me though, if the other offer is legit, even though it might not be permanent, I'd take it for the simple fact you can leverage that into more consulting gigs and perhaps never have to see an office again for the rest of your life.
i work for a top 500 company in the world and we have people working at home 100% of the time, so not exactly true.
PriceisRight
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Wow... I won't say which ones, but you named both of the places me and the wife work. Who are you and what do you know?
If you're in GA, I am sure I know which companies.. Don't sleep on the vast knowledge and intuition of Executive Assistants, we know it all.
Also a military brat/Librarian's daughter - everything people are figuring out now I learned in 2nd grade.
DeuceZ
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man I would tell them I was offered a 10-15k raise and if they can beat that...if not peace....I knew this one dude who just walked into his manager office and was like I need a raise....homie got it too 
beenz
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the job offer sounds cool as fukk
you always have the come up when it comes to your career brah
props
I have been fortunate as EVERY job I have ever taken has always paid more than the previous. however, I'm not a six figure ballin IT CERT having average coli nikka. but I'm getting paid pretty well none the less. no complaints. I have added 21K to my salary since I switched jobs in march 2012, so I have been on a pretty good streak.
there was a downfall of the job. They were happy to negotiate salary, but would NOT negotiate with me on vacation days
they wouldn't budge. all I get is 2 weeks vacation plus 3 floating holidays. however, the new job celebrates more paid holidays which is cool.
No serious company is going to have employees working at home 95% of the time. Contractors yes, employees no, meaning that unless lack of stability is not an issue, you're better off staying where you're at, not sure for how long that company will be there. Personally, if it was me though, if the other offer is legit, even though it might not be permanent, I'd take it for the simple fact you can leverage that into more consulting gigs and perhaps never have to see an office again for the rest of your life.
Are you in Zimbabwe or somethin breh? i know a lot of people in Silicon Valley who work at Microsoft, Google, Oracle, that work remotely
PriceisRight
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Are you in Zimbabwe or somethin breh? i know a lot of people in Silicon Valley who work at Microsoft, Google, Oracle, that work remotely
He might work for a small/throwback/struggle company or he is so low on the totem pole these perks are unimaginable...
man I would tell them I was offered a 10-15k raise and if they can beat that...if not peace....I knew this one dude who just walked into his manager office and was like I need a raise....homie got it too
Nah they goin feel suckered. Ask to match.
That way it gives off that you prefer them.
DeuceZ
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Are you in Zimbabwe or somethin breh? i know a lot of people in Silicon Valley who work at Microsoft, Google, Oracle, that work remotely
change jobs is your answer. double check the new companies stocks make sure its a viable company of course. and make sure there were no recent layoffs. and bam. thats it. wash your hands of the current job. sounds to me like the ONLY reason you want to stay there is do to familiarity. dont be lazy. learn something knew and cake.Here's the deal:
Been at my job for 1 1/2 years now. job is cool, but they are jerking me with my vacation time big time.
Got offered new job and will be working with another dude who was formerly on my team.
New job will pay about 8K more a year and I get to work at home 95% of the time. The new company actually will ship me a laptop, VOIP phone, printer, and all that shyt.
I haven't told my boss yet cuz I just got this offer this morning. but this is an uncomfortable situation. Is it possible to leverage this job offer into getting more money here? staying here would be easier since I already know the job, so I wouldn't have to learn. of course the drawbacks of staying are the ridiculous vacation issue and I'd have to come in the office 3-4 days a week, and the commute is long.
what should I do????
only thing struggling is that belt of whoever's in that avi. A nikka comes online while overseas 6 weeks straight just to see some random 9-5 bish talk sh*t. 
back on topic, I guess things done changed a lot since '05, I haven't been part of the corporate world for a minute, the only guys I knew working from home making bank were the d&t guys from my graduating class. Anyway props @beaniemac, hope you enjoy the new gig as much as I am about to enjoy this salmon taco and sangria.
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