Hoss Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Won't quote Taro for the long post but thanks... On some points: there was a specific time period but, without getting too specific, I was hired at a point that JUST missed the cutoff period that would allow me to get a salary review in my first year. They do consider raises when asked outside of those company-mandates reviews (I've asked around a bit). I will have been there for over a year and a half before my first salary review purely due to the timing of my hiring (I believe that was intentional). And there have been two times that the entire state has been on a call that my name was specifically mentioned and applauded for my efforts throughout the day recently. I was planning on asking for a raise before this but it further made me realize that I've got plenty of talking points should I have the sit down. I've always been a good talker when it comes to business/my profession. I'm not an entirely confident person in many aspects, but I am confident in my work currently. I can showcase that without putting others down or making it sound like I'm begging, I believe. Thanks a ton for the help everybody. I definitely will be using plenty of the advice. You're all great. One last question - should I name a number/percentage or wait until they ask/just let them pick a number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 The urinals at 716 go all the way to the floor. Attention to detail that I can appreciate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Won't quote Taro for the long post but thanks... On some points: there was a specific time period but, without getting too specific, I was hired at a point that JUST missed the cutoff period that would allow me to get a salary review in my first year. They do consider raises when asked outside of those company-mandates reviews (I've asked around a bit). I will have been there for over a year and a half before my first salary review purely due to the timing of my hiring (I believe that was intentional). And there have been two times that the entire state has been on a call that my name was specifically mentioned and applauded for my efforts throughout the day recently. I was planning on asking for a raise before this but it further made me realize that I've got plenty of talking points should I have the sit down. I've always been a good talker when it comes to business/my profession. I'm not an entirely confident person in many aspects, but I am confident in my work currently. I can showcase that without putting others down or making it sound like I'm begging, I believe. Thanks a ton for the help everybody. I definitely will be using plenty of the advice. You're all great. One last question - should I name a number/percentage or wait until they ask/just let them pick a number? If you've shown them evidense of greater worth, I'd think you'd also have evidence of what your worth should be. Tell them what you expect. You may not get it, but you will never get it if you don't express it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkMeadow Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 The urinals at 716 go all the way to the floor. Attention to detail that I can appreciate. Yep, should help keep the dew shaken off the lily from hitting your shoe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Summer soccer league started last night. We were getting schooled pretty good by a group of high school kids when the game got called due to lightning. We only got to play for 20 minutes, so that sucks. The awesome thing is that there's this super cute girl on our team that's interning around here for the Summer. I talked to her. That's it. Why are so many cute engineering ladies getting internships in Nowhere, NY? Not that I'm complaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Summer soccer league started last night. We were getting schooled pretty good by a group of high school kids when the game got called due to lightning. We only got to play for 20 minutes, so that sucks. The awesome thing is that there's this super cute girl on our team that's interning around here for the Summer. I talked to her. That's it. Why are so many cute engineering ladies getting internships in Nowhere, NY? Not that I'm complaining. Help a brother out and show me where these internships are :flirt: I joke, it's really because I need money. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Help a brother out and show me where these internships are :flirt: I joke, it's really because I need money. :lol: She's a ginger. I was secretly hoping she was you :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 She's a ginger. I was secretly hoping she was you :( You and me both Qwk :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 http://puckjunk.com/2010/12/08/paper-sabre/http://puckjunk.com/2010/12/08/paper-sabre/ I posted this probably like a year ago, but I always like it when I come across this story. Would be an awesome avatar if I wasn't committed to Rick all season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Today is my nephews 5th birthday and it's about to become my niece's 0th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPre Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Catching The Patriot on Independence Day, having a couple of Sahlen's hot dogs, spending time w/ the fam and watching the fireworks! Happy Independence Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 I give you Indian Thriller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 I see your Indian Thriller and raise you Italian Spiderman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 I was kinda hoping someone would post Italian Spiderman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) It's the logical progression. The interesting thing is that it's actually Australian. Edited July 4, 2015 by Robins Egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Jim Kelly was down here today and my boss got me his autograph. That was pretty nice of him. This is my second Kelly autograph. The first one is on a hat, but this one is truly frame worthy. It's going right next to Andre on my football wall in the man cave. Now I need Thurman and Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Waikiki Beach, Fourth of July fireworks, lovely wives and 30th anniversaries, my Navy son, his wife, and my grandchildren .... ... and Mai Tais. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Man, buying a new car is so effing easy. If I had known it was this easy I'd have done it sooner! :wallbash: It's no secret that my 2001 Buick LeSabre is a hooptie, a monetary sink hole, and an impending death trap. In fact all of my cars have been like that for the last 10+ years. Now that I've locked in my job here in Buffalo for the foreseeable future I decided it was time to get some new wheels. I've been researching cars for several years now trying to figure out what I want, and now that I know I'm going to be commuting a lot more I decided to find a commuter that would give me good gas mileage, good build quality, and be worth putting the money into. Went with Josie to check out a 2015 VW Golf TDI (diesel) on Friday and liked it a lot. What a great little car. It's exactly what I need. And the price was the lowest around. Called the sales guy this morning, and after a few phone calls, getting insurance taken care of, and paying for my down payment over the phone with a credit card (YOU CAN DO THAT!?), all I have to do now is drive back to Rochester tonight and pick up my new little hatchback highway cruiser. Awesome. :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Man, buying a new car is so effing easy. If I had known it was this easy I'd have done it sooner! :wallbash: It's no secret that my 2001 Buick LeSabre is a hooptie, a monetary sink hole, and an impending death trap. In fact all of my cars have been like that for the last 10+ years. Now that I've locked in my job here in Buffalo for the foreseeable future I decided it was time to get some new wheels. I've been researching cars for several years now trying to figure out what I want, and now that I know I'm going to be commuting a lot more I decided to find a commuter that would give me good gas mileage, good build quality, and be worth putting the money into. Went with Josie to check out a 2015 VW Golf TDI (diesel) on Friday and liked it a lot. What a great little car. It's exactly what I need. And the price was the lowest around. Called the sales guy this morning, and after a few phone calls, getting insurance taken care of, and paying for my down payment over the phone with a credit card (YOU CAN DO THAT!?), all I have to do now is drive back to Rochester tonight and pick up my new little hatchback highway cruiser. Awesome. :beer: Welcome to the hatchback club. They're wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Man, buying a new car is so effing easy. If I had known it was this easy I'd have done it sooner! :wallbash: It's no secret that my 2001 Buick LeSabre is a hooptie, a monetary sink hole, and an impending death trap. In fact all of my cars have been like that for the last 10+ years. Now that I've locked in my job here in Buffalo for the foreseeable future I decided it was time to get some new wheels. I've been researching cars for several years now trying to figure out what I want, and now that I know I'm going to be commuting a lot more I decided to find a commuter that would give me good gas mileage, good build quality, and be worth putting the money into. Went with Josie to check out a 2015 VW Golf TDI (diesel) on Friday and liked it a lot. What a great little car. It's exactly what I need. And the price was the lowest around. Called the sales guy this morning, and after a few phone calls, getting insurance taken care of, and paying for my down payment over the phone with a credit card (YOU CAN DO THAT!?), all I have to do now is drive back to Rochester tonight and pick up my new little hatchback highway cruiser. Awesome. :beer: This post just makes me so happy. I was willing to sell part of my soul to get you in a car that wasn't held together by bondo,bumperstickers and prayers. My awesome of the day- finalizing some details for my trip to Whistler, BC in a couple weeks to see my friend compete in the Ironman. I'm so ready to see some mountains and cheer on some awesome people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Man, buying a new car is so effing easy. If I had known it was this easy I'd have done it sooner! :wallbash: It's no secret that my 2001 Buick LeSabre is a hooptie, a monetary sink hole, and an impending death trap. In fact all of my cars have been like that for the last 10+ years. Now that I've locked in my job here in Buffalo for the foreseeable future I decided it was time to get some new wheels. I've been researching cars for several years now trying to figure out what I want, and now that I know I'm going to be commuting a lot more I decided to find a commuter that would give me good gas mileage, good build quality, and be worth putting the money into. Went with Josie to check out a 2015 VW Golf TDI (diesel) on Friday and liked it a lot. What a great little car. It's exactly what I need. And the price was the lowest around. Called the sales guy this morning, and after a few phone calls, getting insurance taken care of, and paying for my down payment over the phone with a credit card (YOU CAN DO THAT!?), all I have to do now is drive back to Rochester tonight and pick up my new little hatchback highway cruiser. Awesome. :beer: Let us know how the Deisel works out. I've taken a look at one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 This post just makes me so happy. I was willing to sell part of my soul to get you in a car that wasn't held together by bondo,bumperstickers and prayers. My awesome of the day- finalizing some details for my trip to Whistler, BC in a couple weeks to see my friend compete in the Ironman. I'm so ready to see some mountains and cheer on some awesome people. HAHA This is awesome!! Awesome: I get married on Saturday! I am so excited. we wrote our own vows, and her dad (a pastor) is actually going to do the ceremony for us. It's going to be great. I can't wait to see her in her dress. She says I'm going to cry. I don't want to tell her that she's probably right ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 HAHA This is awesome!! Awesome: I get married on Saturday! I am so excited. we wrote our own vows, and her dad (a pastor) is actually going to do the ceremony for us. It's going to be great. I can't wait to see her in her dress. She says I'm going to cry. I don't want to tell her that she's probably right ;) Man, I thought you had yours already. Oh well, have a fun with the crazy week you're in for this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Welcome to the hatchback club. They're wonderful. It's funny. I get the same total cargo capacity of my Buick. But it's like 300% more useful. This post just makes me so happy. I was willing to sell part of my soul to get you in a car that wasn't held together by bondo,bumperstickers and prayers. My awesome of the day- finalizing some details for my trip to Whistler, BC in a couple weeks to see my friend compete in the Ironman. I'm so ready to see some mountains and cheer on some awesome people. :wub: Let us know how the Deisel works out. I've taken a look at one. I will. I wanted a diesel and I'm a big fanboy of Volkswagen/Audi's TDI tech. I mean, it's born from their LeMans race cars FFS. How cool is that? I'll report back on mileage and driving characteristics once the computer gets calibrated and I get settled in to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 TDi's are awesome. That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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