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Hi Guys,
I had referred my friend in CTS, who joined in Feb 2022 & will complete 3 months (active payroll) on 15-May-2022. I received a mail confirming my referral acceptance.
Meanwhile, I have handed in my papers & am serving my notice period with my LWD being 23-May-2022. In this case, will I receive the referral bonus?
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Im not searching for a new job but an acquaintance reached out about a similar role at a similar energy company.Turns out 2 ppl threw my name in the hat. I looked into it and the position was posted 2 weeks ago.Their director wants to meet.I bet pay is one of the first things to be discussed so that no one’s time is wasted.Am I crazy for not wanting to entertain it for less than 20-25% base pay increase?Is it selfish to ask for more? I’m sure most salary conversations end in negotiation anyways?
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I think you should. You have that other offer if things go wrong. Have you done a few interviews with the new place where you can get an idea if it may be a good transition if you decide to leave? I loved my previous job and was paid pretty well. The Owner and Manager however was very toxic. I thought I was going to be stuck there. Then their biggest competitor reached out to me. I did 4 interviews wanting to ensure it was the right fit on both sides. They offered me quite a bit more money and I made the leap. I am so thankful I did. If you are not in the position to give up a $20k increase- at least give it a chance.
I always think an attempt to negotiate with a counteroffer is a bad idea. If your current job didn't think you were worth the money up until now why even feel any loyalty to them? And once they know you went out and got another offer their view of you will change, they'll consider you disloyal. They may match the offer just to avoid replacing you, but they'll replace you when they can.
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Congrats on the offer. A bit risky, but if you’re willing to walk it could be ok. I’ve seen it go both ways and it depends on your relationship with them.
Are you willing to accept the offer? Tell them if so. If you do it tactfully and make it clear the only reason you were looking elsewhere was for more money, it should mitigate some of the risk of them trying to replace you down the line. If they won't entertain countering to match your offer, they clearly don't value you and it's time for you to go.
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Yes. But you could attempt to ask for a raise at your current job based on other research (local average, etc.) and see what they say. Give them a time frame to get back to you so you have a chance to give a final answer to the new job. If they don’t- the tell them byeeee. Hope all works out well!
In the current market unless you are grossly underpaid they could probably find someone who will do your job for less. Sadly there are so many people who have been out of work 6 months or more at this point that there are lots of really qualified people taking 25% pay cuts just to land something while they keep looking. I took a $40K base pay cut for my recent role but my overall OTE and stock options are better and the company I left was toxic and circling the drain of PE hell so the more secure bet was the lower paid role. You need to look at the whole picture. Plus new company covers 100% of the cost of health insurance for my whole family so that is like a $500 a month raise right there.