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What jobs are currently paying 85k?
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've left every job soon once I see the toxic undercurrents, there are some jobs where I can deal with the toxic while waiting for a new job. But in one job the managers said that they were looking up patient records and personnel records when they wanted information about someone. This is illegal btw. In another job my boss was physically abusive...work is hard for everyone but when you're a minority woman, you see things that other people don't because the toxic people know you have no social or political power.
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Oh my god those sound horrible! I’m sorry you had to go through that, good to get out before the toxicity starts.
I once left a job because I couldn't stand being micromanaged. I felt like I couldn't do my job without my boss peering over my shoulder and it made it so I didn't want to show up in the morning. I'd warn people to avoid micromanagers, but the problem is that you don't know you're dealing with one until it's too late.
Coach
Micromanaging is horrible, I don’t need someone checking in on me all the time I can do my job!
I liked my last job, just got a better one
Coach
That’s the dream!
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Unsustainable work life balance
Coach
Yeah this is a big one for me.
I left my last job because I was ready for something new. I think it would be the same from my current job
Coach
Yeah I think I’m definitely in this boat, I’ve been lucky to avoid too much toxicity so I just move when I’m ready.