Statistics by a recruiter? Don't you think he'd be pushing you to take the job, as he'd make more money? Even if you accepted a counter-offer, I imagine he'd provide that 80% number...along with his business card. "Well, come see me when you decide to leave."
Think his information could just be the slightest bit biased?
It's that feeling your boss gets right around raise time, or when a cake project comes up, when it's time to hand out extra tickets to the playoffs, or when your boss decides who to lay off first.
While I'm sure it's not in your contract, the subtleties of it should be on your mind.
If money were the only issue, the company you are with should have already been paying you somewhere around market value. If they're not, you are working for a company who's HR (or payroll, whoever does the studies) is very irresponsible, and perhaps deceiptful.
Secondly, if the target company is willing to pay you so much more, question it. Is this perhaps a short-term project that is bound to be dumped in a month, leaving you jobless? Are the other benefits (stock options, quarterly bonus, even health benefits) not up to par or non-existant?
If you're considering leaving, and money is not the only issue, don't even look back, let alone asking for a counter-offer. If you stay, the grass will always appear greener elsewhere, and your attitude toward employer and peers will likely change. There will be more money elsewhere eventually, and you'll leave at some point. Why stay and potentially burn bridges with your current employer?
Bottome line: pay attention to all factors, benefits, and detriments. Weigh them all, and there you have it.
I went to an ergonomic suply store, because I was concerned that some of my employees may have been developing RSI.
The point: They make these arm-supporters that clamp onto your desk and have a floating joint in the middle. You rest your forearms on the end pads. Your arms weigh like 5+ pounds, and these things really do help.
(quote) how would it be theft when arguably there wasn't something to be stolen to begin with (person wasn't given the option to subscribe legally). (/quote)
Youre argument just doesn't hold up. "I can't legally buy drugs, so I can't be prosecuted for stealing them." Nah, doesn't cut it.
But would that have been cost-effective? If you read the article, it also states that as the hardware gets paid off, the cost of the service will go down. I just can't see them paying off a satellite...
I had the same book! It was written by some old surfer guy from Santa Cruz.
I still remember bit of his advice: "Makre sure you prop up the engine hood so it doesn't but you in the head." or something like that.
The great thing was that it was written in layman's terms. Sure, it was much bigger than it needed to be, but it sure made me glad to have it around when I was replacing my first starter.
I'm with you. I don't mind crowds, except when people are talking on cell phones, or crinkling wrappers food wrappers. Or then there's the cronic bathroom lady, who happens to think that going down my row will get her there quicker.
I'd much rather sit in my living room with my projector pointed at a 10 foot wall. Even though the picture won't be nearly as nice as a theater, it'll still be a much better experience all-around.
My home projector will only project a picture up to 300 by 300 inches. As I haven't got a wall that big, I'll take your word for it being distorted. I'd have to disagree with light being an issue, though, especially if they turned off the courtesy lighting.
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You forgot several, such as:
1. The biological sound of a woman's orgasm. 2. The sound of one hand clapping. 3. The contented sigh of a tree as I click 'send' on an email. 4. The diminishing sound of my computer just after the power button has been depressed. 5. The sound of my boot embedding itself into a spammer's or telemarketer's ass.
Just my opinion.
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Most people thought the same when Rap and Heavy Metal came out. Some would still agree.
I personally hate spam going to my personal account because I'm only allowed a finite amount of space. If I exceed said space, new emails will be denied and my account may very well be revoked.
And forget internet email filters. My 'blocked' list is full (I'm only allowed 250 at a shot) and it's still rolling in.
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Statistics by a recruiter? Don't you think he'd be pushing you to take the job, as he'd make more money? Even if you accepted a counter-offer, I imagine he'd provide that 80% number...along with his business card. "Well, come see me when you decide to leave."
Think his information could just be the slightest bit biased?
It's that feeling your boss gets right around raise time, or when a cake project comes up, when it's time to hand out extra tickets to the playoffs, or when your boss decides who to lay off first.
While I'm sure it's not in your contract, the subtleties of it should be on your mind.
Just my $0.02.
Well done. Honesty often works.
However, as a manager I'd say this:
If money were the only issue, the company you are with should have already been paying you somewhere around market value. If they're not, you are working for a company who's HR (or payroll, whoever does the studies) is very irresponsible, and perhaps deceiptful.
Secondly, if the target company is willing to pay you so much more, question it. Is this perhaps a short-term project that is bound to be dumped in a month, leaving you jobless? Are the other benefits (stock options, quarterly bonus, even health benefits) not up to par or non-existant?
If you're considering leaving, and money is not the only issue, don't even look back, let alone asking for a counter-offer. If you stay, the grass will always appear greener elsewhere, and your attitude toward employer and peers will likely change. There will be more money elsewhere eventually, and you'll leave at some point. Why stay and potentially burn bridges with your current employer?
Bottome line: pay attention to all factors, benefits, and detriments. Weigh them all, and there you have it.
Aparently you don't use your computer as a TIVO-like device. I'll take whatever storage I can get!
Not a mistake. Check here: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004Z46B/ qid=1023899280/sr=-3/ref=__3/104-1271638-2531934
Well put. VERY well put.
Just curious... Would you say the same thing if they were on their way to YOUR neighborhood?
You: "Gee, they got two year's probation. I'm glad they got due-process."
Me: "Put 'em in the same room as the bomb."
As you can see, I prefer more of an eye-for-an-eye approach. But I'd never burn a flag.
So. How does cell-phone envy feel?
In my own opinion, flying is when you expend continuous force (think airplane), while gliding is a one-time energy expenditure (think space shuttle).
Hope my thoughts are clear. It's about time to get another cup of coffee.
I went to an ergonomic suply store, because I was concerned that some of my employees may have been developing RSI.
The point: They make these arm-supporters that clamp onto your desk and have a floating joint in the middle. You rest your forearms on the end pads. Your arms weigh like 5+ pounds, and these things really do help.
A bit pricey, though, at like $245 a pair.
They do make a completely seperate numeric keypad that you can place anywhere you want.
UC San Diego
I digress. I had no idea that they put off that many lumens!
Yeah, cause any faster than that and they'd just get plain old unstable! Oh, are we talking about computers or VWs?
Hey, I have the perfect link for you: http://www.rric.net/
It even has network diagrams!
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how would it be theft when arguably there wasn't something to be stolen to begin with (person wasn't given the option to subscribe legally).
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Youre argument just doesn't hold up. "I can't legally buy drugs, so I can't be prosecuted for stealing them." Nah, doesn't cut it.
But would that have been cost-effective? If you read the article, it also states that as the hardware gets paid off, the cost of the service will go down. I just can't see them paying off a satellite...
I had the same book! It was written by some old surfer guy from Santa Cruz.
I still remember bit of his advice: "Makre sure you prop up the engine hood so it doesn't but you in the head." or something like that.
The great thing was that it was written in layman's terms. Sure, it was much bigger than it needed to be, but it sure made me glad to have it around when I was replacing my first starter.
I'm with you. I don't mind crowds, except when people are talking on cell phones, or crinkling wrappers food wrappers. Or then there's the cronic bathroom lady, who happens to think that going down my row will get her there quicker.
I'd much rather sit in my living room with my projector pointed at a 10 foot wall. Even though the picture won't be nearly as nice as a theater, it'll still be a much better experience all-around.
My home projector will only project a picture up to 300 by 300 inches. As I haven't got a wall that big, I'll take your word for it being distorted. I'd have to disagree with light being an issue, though, especially if they turned off the courtesy lighting.
You forgot several, such as:
1. The biological sound of a woman's orgasm.
2. The sound of one hand clapping.
3. The contented sigh of a tree as I click 'send' on an email.
4. The diminishing sound of my computer just after the power button has been depressed.
5. The sound of my boot embedding itself into a spammer's or telemarketer's ass.
Just my opinion.
Most people thought the same when Rap and Heavy Metal came out. Some would still agree.
So why exactly did they have to get new servers? I missed that part that explained that a server comes from the factory with a built-in IP address...
I personally hate spam going to my personal account because I'm only allowed a finite amount of space. If I exceed said space, new emails will be denied and my account may very well be revoked.
And forget internet email filters. My 'blocked' list is full (I'm only allowed 250 at a shot) and it's still rolling in.
*sigh*
Man, that's the funniest thing I've heard in a while!
Though there is someone for everyone, or so 'they' say...