DISQUS

Consumerism Commentary: I Got The Job

  • Dus10 · 3 years ago
    Congratulations! Obviously, you are not exactly where you want to be, but moving in the right direction is always a plus. I had some mixed feelings when I switched jobs back in September. Sure, I got a great raise, better benefits, and a better work environment.... but, I still felt that something was missing. I want to run my own business, and I think that I will (as I already do have a business, but I am no where near replacing my current income with it). I need to get school completed first, however, so I can spend more time transitioning. Just keep your goals and try to make every step go in that direction.
  • Jonathan · 3 years ago
    Congrats! Good to hear.
  • Amy · 3 years ago
    Congrats! I can't wait to celebrate this weekend.
  • Bill · 3 years ago
    Congratulations! It never hurts to shift gears once in a while to stay fresh.
  • Cap · 3 years ago
    Awesome, congrats on the new job. It sounds like it'll be quite a good change overall.
  • raising4boys.com · 3 years ago
    Congratulations, that's great news. You must be very happy.
  • SingleMom · 3 years ago
    CONGRATS! I didn't read your linked post, but 8% when you were only expecting 2.7% is awesome!
  • FMF · 3 years ago
    You're the man!!! Good going!!!

    8% is pretty good for staying within a company -- and you're probably at the low end of the pay scale at your new level -- plenty of room to grow!
  • savvy saver · 3 years ago
    Congrats and good luck in the new position!
  • Inchoate Random Abstractions · 3 years ago
    Congratulations! 2 pay grades. That's pretty rare these days. Usually, you have to leave and join another company to get any siginifcant increase in pay. And I'm glad that the environment will be better in the new office building. In my book, that's priceless.
  • ib · 3 years ago
    you prob already thought of this, but see if your car insurance can go down with the shorter commute. CONGRATS!
  • Flexo · 3 years ago
    Thanks everyone for the gracious comments! I'm excited about the move, even though it looks like I won't be starting at the new place until I return for California about a month from now. Very frustrated about that.

    Ib, I did think of the auto insurance discount. I think it may only be available if my commute is less than 5 miles (it'll still be around 25) but I will definitely check.
  • Madame X · 3 years ago
    best wishes for the new job, sounds like a nice change for you.