Life 10% Paycuts for Everybody!!! - Page 3

**Buck** · 12-22-2008, 03:46 PM

YAY!

7 Months ago they give me $1/hr raise to go on Salary.

Today I took a 10% paycut, which is essentially $1.63/hr.

Should I demand to go back on hourly?

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 12-22-2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

I am thankful to have a job, it just feels like I'm getting screwed.

Most people know when they have a dick in their ass. Look around, you may find someone that better appreciates your ability, and reliability.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 12-22-2008, 05:24 PM

Get on craigslist and see what's goin on in San Diego. Companies are starting their searches now for their new year employees. I'm being courted for another job right now. I wasn't even looking. I just keep my resume online.

Yeah the economy may be shit, but that doesn't mean that it's all doom and gloom. If you're talented, you'll be working if you live in a big city.

**bogey** · 12-22-2008, 05:30 PM

Assuming you are a good employee, you are no less valuable to your company now, than you were when the economy was strong. Don't forget that.

**Donger** · 12-22-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bogey

Assuming you are a good employee, you are no less valuable to your company now, than you were when the economy was strong. Don't forget that.

Well, 10% less valuable.

BWillie · 12-22-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Get on craigslist and see what's goin on in San Diego. Companies are starting their searches now for their new year employees. I'm being courted for another job right now. I wasn't even looking. I just keep my resume online.

Yeah the economy may be shit, but that doesn't mean that it's all doom and gloom. If you're talented, you'll be working if you live in a big city.

Define talented. I'm going to be looking for a new job full on starting Jan 2009

**Buck** · 12-22-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Get on craigslist and see what's goin on in San Diego. Companies are starting their searches now for their new year employees. I'm being courted for another job right now. I wasn't even looking. I just keep my resume online.

Yeah the economy may be shit, but that doesn't mean that it's all doom and gloom. If you're talented, you'll be working if you live in a big city.

I've been looking on Craigslist for the past 3 months.

Not because I don't like the place, but because the drive is too long, and also I had to work w/ my ex for a while, til she got shit canned on friday.

If the earth somehow folded on itself and my drive was only 5 miles, I'd be 2 for 2.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 12-22-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

Define talented. I'm going to be looking for a new job full on starting Jan 2009

Experienced, accomplished, successful, relentless. Those are some words that would define talented in the working world. Where have you been? And what have you done to increase revenue for those organizations? How did you benefit them and change them for the better? If you can articulate those points into a resume and into an interview guess what? You're hired.

**bogey** · 12-22-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Well, 10% less valuable.

I suppose you're right. I wonder what would happen if he called them on it, and said no to the pay cut?

**Buck** · 12-22-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bogey

I suppose you're right. I wonder what would happen if he called them on it, and said no to the pay cut?

They told all of us if we have a problem with that, that we could find employment elsewhere.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 12-22-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

I've been looking on Craigslist for the past 3 months.

Not because I don't like the place, but because the drive is too long, and also I had to work w/ my ex for a while, til she got shit canned on friday.

If the earth somehow folded on itself and my drive was only 5 miles, I'd be 2 for 2.

Only now you're going to be making $300 less per month. Yet you'll be working more. Try careerbuilder, monster.com, hotjobs.com, and any online local news publication that posts jobs. Little Nickel, weirdo alternative magazines, anything. I know you're in a niche field, but I would have a hard time believing there isn't more money and fewer hours in your industry in San Diego.

Don't get me wrong, if you're happy, then right on. All I'm saying is, you need to strongly evaluate the statement your employer made when they told you to your face that they were going to pay you less in order for you to do more.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 12-22-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

They told all of us if we have a problem with that, that we could find employment elsewhere.

Make sure they're aware of the 39 weeks of unemployment they'll be paying you if they lay you off.

**Donger** · 12-22-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bogey

I suppose you're right. I wonder what would happen if he called them on it, and said no to the pay cut?

I would imagine he would be sans job.

**bogey** · 12-22-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

They told all of us if we have a problem with that, that we could find employment elsewhere.

That sucks dude. Hang in there.

kstater · 12-22-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Make sure they're aware of the 39 weeks of unemployment they'll be paying you if they lay you off.

They've already paid for that insurance(well any legal company has).

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 12-22-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kstater

They've already paid for that insurance(well any legal company has).

But they get that money back if it goes unused. At least they do in the state of Washington.

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