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Push-Pull · 03-31-2007, 05:58 AM

OK, so Monday, I applied online for a new Lowe's store opening in a week or so. My insulating job really gave me a crappy set of jobs for the week, short hours and low $$$. So Wednesday, when I was set loose at 1pm (2 hours short for an 8 hour day) I'm a little ticked, so I decided to head to the agency handling the Lowe's thing. I figger I could maybe fill out an app in person or whatever. Anyhow, despite my coming in unannounced, the main guy (Ken) brought me back and went over a few things and let me know that there were only "seasonal" positions open. (ie, part time, no bennies, etc.) Still, he covinced me to go ahead and fill out a few things, a questionaire online, a short interview etc. During the short interview, I was able to bring up my past retail/entrepeneur experience, after which he muttered to himself something like "why are all the good ones coming in so late?"

So anyways, the very next day, Ken calls me back. He asks if I can come in for a second interview. Of course! Sure thing that I'll be there by 3. So, I go in, do another interview and take a saliva swab (drug screen) with a different manager, and find out that there is 1 full time position left as a CSA. I was informed that they would run the saliva sample and a background check and be getting back to me "In a few days, within a week".

They called me the VERY NEXT DAY! (Friday)

I couldn't make it in on Friday because work had me traveling, so I'd be back too late, but I made arrangements for Monday at 9am. He was talking to himself about how "lessee, Monday's the 2nd, opening's the 4th, yeah that works".

Now at this point, the realist in me is purposely trying to keep cool and not assume anything. But at the same time, I don't want to deny that I may be in an interaction that I've never had before....A job offering.

Now, If they offer me a full time at $10 or more, I'd practically be a fool not to take it given that I can make something of myself there. (Where I'm at currently, I'm not going anywhere but for the ride.) My question is this....

Is it considered bad form to counter offer a wage? For example, if they do offer me $10/hr, can I counter with "I was really hoping for $12.50, is that possible?" Are there any other items I need to watch for? Any breaches of etiquitte that I need to know?

Thanks guys, and keep yer fingers crossed for me!

03-31-2007, 05:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Push-Pull I'll ask when I'm ready.... Location: Firmly in the middle....	Possible job offer help, how do I handle? OK, so Monday, I applied online for a new Lowe's store opening in a week or so. My insulating job really gave me a crappy set of jobs for the week, short hours and low $$$. So Wednesday, when I was set loose at 1pm (2 hours short for an 8 hour day) I'm a little ticked, so I decided to head to the agency handling the Lowe's thing. I figger I could maybe fill out an app in person or whatever. Anyhow, despite my coming in unannounced, the main guy (Ken) brought me back and went over a few things and let me know that there were only "seasonal" positions open. (ie, part time, no bennies, etc.) Still, he covinced me to go ahead and fill out a few things, a questionaire online, a short interview etc. During the short interview, I was able to bring up my past retail/entrepeneur experience, after which he muttered to himself something like "why are all the good ones coming in so late?" So anyways, the very next day, Ken calls me back. He asks if I can come in for a second interview. Of course! Sure thing that I'll be there by 3. So, I go in, do another interview and take a saliva swab (drug screen) with a different manager, and find out that there is 1 full time position left as a CSA. I was informed that they would run the saliva sample and a background check and be getting back to me "In a few days, within a week". They called me the VERY NEXT DAY! (Friday) I couldn't make it in on Friday because work had me traveling, so I'd be back too late, but I made arrangements for Monday at 9am. He was talking to himself about how "lessee, Monday's the 2nd, opening's the 4th, yeah that works". Now at this point, the realist in me is purposely trying to keep cool and not assume anything. But at the same time, I don't want to deny that I may be in an interaction that I've never had before....A job offering. Now, If they offer me a full time at $10 or more, I'd practically be a fool not to take it given that I can make something of myself there. (Where I'm at currently, I'm not going anywhere but for the ride.) My question is this.... Is it considered bad form to counter offer a wage? For example, if they do offer me $10/hr, can I counter with "I was really hoping for $12.50, is that possible?" Are there any other items I need to watch for? Any breaches of etiquitte that I need to know? Thanks guys, and keep yer fingers crossed for me! __________________ "No laws, no matter how rigidly enforced, can protect a person from their own stupidity." -Me- "Some people are like Slinkies..... They are not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs." -Unknown- DAMMIT! -Jack Bauer-