Just got offered a job......

[Triforceofcourage]

Originally posted by: mitmot
update?

I called them and accepted the job. We met in the middle as far as salary is concerned. So I am now a Staff Accountant Thanks for all of the advice, it helped out alot.

Tri

 

[Maximus96]

good for you! i'm also in the process of switching jobs. i put in my 2-week notice last friday and now have no motivation to do any work...

 

[Triforceofcourage]

Originally posted by: Maximus96
good for you! i'm also in the process of switching jobs. i put in my 2-week notice last friday and now have no motivation to do any work...

what job are you switching to?

 

[CTrain]

Evreytime I see threads about accounting, I get depressed.
I have a BS in accounting too and I work at McDonalds...go figure.

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: CTrain
Evreytime I see threads about accounting, I get depressed.
I have a BS in accounting too and I work at McDonalds...go figure.

I work at Blockbuster with a BS in Information Systems. College is worthless.

 

[serialkiller]

i know i know *raises hand*

Offer them your services for one million dollars... and then put your pinky in your mouth...pause... see what they say

 

[Rookie]

I have a BS in Information Systems and work for the gov't. Wouldn't be doing that without college.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: Wingznut
Starting salaries are always negotiable. If they say "37k", then counter with something like, "I'm not sure that's going to work. I have a couple other companies who are in the process of offering me a position. If you can do 41k (or whatever), then I'll take it and not wait for the other offers."

Most likely, the worst that will happen is that they will say "No, 37k is set in stone." Then you need to decide if that's what you want. But most likely, they will counter with something between their original offer and your request.


Starting salaries are very important for the rest of your career. Most likely, raises are percentages. So, the higher you start off with, the higher you will be in several years from now compounded. (And if you are any decent at accounting, you don't need me to explain further. )

:thumbsup: