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  1. Aug 31st, 2010, 01:32 PM #1
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    Re: Career Advice - Stuck in a Rut

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    I'm going to meet with my boss and say that this ends now (pay me properly and hire me), or I'm beginning to search for employment elsewhere effective immediatley. I'll be professional about it, but firm also. This has gone on long enough.

    Like I said, I know this sounds like a bad idea, but my gut's telling me this will work. My departure would seriously hinder this department's ability for months on end, and they know it. They're not about to let me walk out.
    Yeah bad Idea. Make sure you have another job lined up first. Do you have any clue how much of a pain in the ass the hiring process is in a union shop? It's a lot more painfull than canning a contractor and taking a few months to replace him.

    Also, I would fire you on the spot if you said that to me.
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  2. Aug 31st, 2010, 02:37 PM #2
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    Re: Career Advice - Stuck in a Rut

    Quote Originally Posted by MasterBlaster View Post
    Yeah bad Idea. Make sure you have another job lined up first. Do you have any clue how much of a pain in the ass the hiring process is in a union shop? It's a lot more painfull than canning a contractor and taking a few months to replace him.

    Also, I would fire you on the spot if you said that to me.
    Concur. Trying to strong-arm your boss is not going to go down well. Regardless of your tenure in the shop it is still their shop.

    If I was your boss and you came to me with an ultimatum like that, I'd show you the door immediately. Rather than that it sounds like it's time to look for something else. Also ... be careful about accepting a counter-offer from your present employer. They might "match" your offer but it will only last long enough for them to find your replacement. If they were REALLY interested in paying you at the rate you want it would have happened by now.

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